How far is Columbus, GA from Gordon, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Gordon, GA is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.95 mi
02h 32m
Flight
100.58 mi
161.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.58 mi
Kilometers
161.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.82 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Reynolds
GA

Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
58.9 mi
01h 16m
To Gordon
59 mi
01h 16m

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
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    74 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2312 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 19 sec · Solomon Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Milledgeville Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milledgeville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.9 mi · 56%
Fall Line Freeway
18.4 mi · 16%
Peach Parkway
9.85 mi · 8%
I 75
6.84 mi · 6%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
West Main Street
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Macon Road

Continue straight

39.1 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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
01h 16m from Columbus
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Gordon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Columbus and 59 miles from Gordon.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 100.58 mi (161.86 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Gordon (-83.33238, 32.88209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 Gordon. The current time is 01:50:05.

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.