How far is Columbus, GA from Fayetteville, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Fayetteville, GA is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.76 mi
01h 50m
Flight
74.91 mi
120.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.91 mi
Kilometers
120.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.76 mi
Kilometers
149.28 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-17T02:14
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
LaGrange
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
46.4 mi
00h 55m
To Fayetteville
46.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Peachtree City

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bullsboro Drive

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1700 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2171 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1452 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 54 West

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 54 West

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lanier Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lanier Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Stonewall Avenue West

    3153 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Avenue West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Glynn Street South

    112 m · 8 sec · Glynn Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glynn Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 47%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
25.7 mi · 28%
Bullsboro Drive
15.6 mi · 17%
Highway 54 West
1.71 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
West Lanier Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
00h 55m from Columbus
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Columbus and 46.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near LaGrange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around LaGrange, 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 LaGrange.

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

103 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 74.91 mi (120.56 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.48 $28.97
Premium $4.78 $15.62 $31.25
Diesel $5.62 $18.39 $36.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:14:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.