How far is Columbus, GA from Hahira, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Hahira, GA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
153.62 mi
03h 17m
Flight
138.99 mi
223.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.99 mi
Kilometers
223.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.62 mi
Kilometers
247.23 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hahira
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T23:22
Arrive Hahira
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:24 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

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
Sasser
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
76.9 mi
01h 38m
To Hahira
76.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Drive

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Bypass

    1794 ft · 34 sec · East Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    2088 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast

  28. 28

    Continue on Sunbelt Parkway

    16.2 mi · 20 min · Sunbelt Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 23%
Moultrie Road
32.8 mi · 21%
Sunbelt Parkway
16.2 mi · 11%
Wall Street
16 mi · 10%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 9%
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Victory Drive

Continue on Victory Drive

16.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
01h 38m from Columbus
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Hahira.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 76.9 miles from Columbus and 76.8 miles from Hahira.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Hahira. Straight-line distance: 138.99 mi (223.69 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Hahira

City in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,050
Coordinates30.9913100, -83.3726600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Hahira (-83.37266, 30.99131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $21.47
Round trip
$42.94
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.47 $42.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.01 $48.01
Premium $4.78 $25.90 $51.79
Diesel $5.62 $30.48 $60.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Hahira. The current time is 23:22:06.

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.