How far is Columbus, GA from Fitzgerald, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Fitzgerald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Fitzgerald.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 39 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Lee Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lee Street
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Continue on Leesburg Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Road
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Continue on Leesburg Highway
12.2 mi · 17 min · Leesburg Highway
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Continue straight
1440 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
97 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Robert B. Lee Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert B. Lee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovers Lane Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road
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Turn right onto Ashburn Highway
30 mi · 41 min · Ashburn Highway
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Continue on Leesburg Highway
1974 ft · 38 sec · Leesburg Highway
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on Sylvester Road
17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn right onto Walker Avenue
1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue
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Turn left onto Irwinville Highway
3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on East Central Avenue
53 m · 11 sec · East Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Fitzgerald.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ashburn Highway
Turn right onto Ashburn Highway
30 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Fitzgerald?
The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Columbus and 69.1 miles from Fitzgerald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Fitzgerald. Straight-line distance: 113.9 mi (183.3 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitzgerald
City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 31.7149100, -83.2526500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
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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