How far is Columbus, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States
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 Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Jefferson.
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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
8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
863 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Continue on Macon Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1782 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway
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Continue on Gray Highway
1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2450 ft · 39 sec · Madison Road
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Turn right onto Harmony Road Northeast
4.2 mi · 8 min · Harmony Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harmony Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Jefferson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Fort Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Columbus and 75.6 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 118.77 mi (191.14 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4493000, -83.3115500 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.31155, 33.4493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.54 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $21.52 | $43.05 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
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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