How far is Columbus, GA from Locust Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America
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 Locust Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Locust Grove.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn straight
6.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Foster Street
1543 ft · 43 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Woodbury Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Concord Street
12.6 mi · 22 min · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on South Hill Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto Locust Grove Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Locust Grove Road
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Continue on Locust Grove-Griffin Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Locust Grove-Griffin Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
3030 ft · 60 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
1221 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Locust Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbus-Manchester Expressway
Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Locust Grove?
The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Columbus and 46.2 miles from Locust Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 79.6 mi (128.11 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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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