How far is Columbus, GA from Lakeland, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Lakeland, GA is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lakeland.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street
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Continue on Albany Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
824 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie
151 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Moultrie Road
13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road
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Turn right
36 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on North Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway
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Turn sharp left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
42.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
126 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lakeland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cool Springs Road
Exit the rotary
42.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Columbus and 83.9 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 149.17 mi (240.06 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeland
City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0410400, -83.0751500 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-83.07515, 31.04104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
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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