How far is Columbus, GA from Kingsland, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Kingsland, GA is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
252.53 mi
05h 31m
Flight
225.4 mi
362.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.4 mi
Kilometers
362.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.53 mi
Kilometers
406.4 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsland
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Kingsland
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:56 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
Tifton
GA

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
126.2 mi
02h 45m
To Kingsland
126.3 mi
02h 45m

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
88°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    2165 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clark Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    15.3 mi · 22 min · Sylvester Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Memorial Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Jacksonville Highway

    29.3 mi · 34 min · Jacksonville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Indian Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Trail

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 22 min

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East King Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 27%
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 14%
Sylvester Highway
33.2 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Highway
30.5 mi · 12%
Indian Trail
18.8 mi · 7%
Wall Street
16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jacksonville Highway

Continue on Jacksonville Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 34m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tifton
02h 45m from Columbus
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Kingsland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Tifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Columbus and 126.3 miles from Kingsland.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.29 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Kingsland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Kingsland. Straight-line distance: 225.4 mi (362.74 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Kingsland

City in Camden County, Georgia, United States

Population18,292
Coordinates30.7999600, -81.6898300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Kingsland (-81.68983, 30.79996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.73 L · about $35.29
Round trip
$70.59
17.82 gal · 67.46 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.29 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.78 $42.57 $85.14
Diesel $5.62 $50.11 $100.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Kingsland. The current time is 16:28:15.

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.