How far is Columbus, GA from LaFayette, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to LaFayette, GA is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and LaFayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and LaFayette.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street
830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on South Park Street
10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
588 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
138 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge
152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1917 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard
582 ft · 14 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Commerce Street
16.2 mi · 19 min · Commerce Street
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Patten Street
21 m · 8 sec · East Patten Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Square
31 m · 4 sec · Lafayette Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and LaFayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near LaFayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to LaFayette?
The road trip is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Columbus and 92.1 miles from LaFayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near LaFayette.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 155.95 mi (250.98 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaFayette
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 7,508 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048000, -85.2819000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaFayette (-85.2819, 34.7048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $3.96 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.10 | $62.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
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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