How far is Columbus, GA from Leesburg, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Leesburg, GA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
80.84 mi
01h 47m
Flight
69.44 mi
111.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.44 mi
Kilometers
111.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.84 mi
Kilometers
130.1 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Leesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Richland
GA

Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
40.5 mi
00h 53m
To Leesburg
40.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 39 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lee Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Leesburg Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Leesburg Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Linden Road West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Road West

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Avenue South

    151 m · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    77 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    81 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 43%
Wall Street
16 mi · 20%
Leesburg Highway
14.3 mi · 18%
Columbus Highway
7.96 mi · 10%
Leesburg Road
1.75 mi · 2%
West Lee Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Victory Drive

Continue on Victory Drive

16.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
00h 53m from Columbus
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Columbus and 40.4 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Leesburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 69.44 mi (111.76 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Leesburg

City in Lee County, Georgia, United States

Population3,080
Coordinates31.7321200, -84.1707400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Leesburg (-84.17074, 31.73212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Leesburg. The current time is 00:19:54.

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.