How far is Columbus, GA from Evans, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Evans, GA is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.02 mi
04h 31m
Flight
181.38 mi
291.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.02 mi
Kilometers
391.1 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
121.5 mi
02h 15m
To Evans
121.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Evans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Evans.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    48 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 383

    1688 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Belair Road

    4 mi · 7 min · South Belair Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    42 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Evans.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
79.3 mi · 33%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Highway
45.5 mi · 19%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 18%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.7 mi · 6%
South Belair Road
4.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
02h 15m from Columbus
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Evans?

The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Columbus and 121.5 miles from Evans.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.99 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lithonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Evans. Straight-line distance: 181.38 mi (291.91 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Evans (-82.13067, 33.53375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $33.99
Round trip
$67.97
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.99 $67.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.00 $76.00
Premium $4.78 $41.00 $81.99
Diesel $5.62 $48.25 $96.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Evans. The current time is 07:44:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.