How far is Columbus, GA from Indian Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Indian Springs, GA is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
103.26 mi
02h 25m
Flight
82.17 mi
132.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.17 mi
Kilometers
132.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.26 mi
Kilometers
166.18 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T05:21
Arrive Indian Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Butler
GA

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
51.6 mi
01h 12m
To Indian Springs
51.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Indian Springs.

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester

    908 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Talbotton Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Talbotton Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    1123 ft · 30 sec · North Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US 80 East, GA 22 East: Roberta

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Hopewell Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Lee Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Lee Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
18.7 mi · 18%
Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13.3 mi · 13%
Talbotton Road
12.3 mi · 12%
West Hopewell Road
7.08 mi · 7%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Chet Atkins Parkway
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Turn slight right onto US 80 East, GA 22 East: Roberta

18.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
01h 12m from Columbus
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Indian Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Indian Springs?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Columbus and 51.6 miles from Indian Springs.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Indian Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Indian Springs. Straight-line distance: 82.17 mi (132.24 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Indian Springs

#2 Indian Springs

Census designated place

Population2,413
Coordinates33.2426200, -83.9207400
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Indian Springs (-83.92074, 33.24262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.78 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.62 $20.47 $40.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Indian Springs. The current time is 05:21:58.

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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.