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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Continue on Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
25.7 mi · 28 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 34: Newnan, Peachtree City
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Bullsboro Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bullsboro Drive
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1700 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2171 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1452 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 54 West
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 54 West
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Continue on West Lanier Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Lanier Avenue
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Continue on Stonewall Avenue West
3153 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Avenue West
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Turn left onto Glynn Street South
112 m · 8 sec · Glynn Street South
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to LaGrange.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 74.91 mi (120.56 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
| Population | 18,328 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487300, -84.4549300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-84.45493, 33.44873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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