How far is Columbus, GA from Manchester, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Manchester, GA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Harris County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Manchester.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2470 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Avenue
2270 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Perry Street
51 m · 4 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Manchester?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Waverly Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Columbus and 19.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 34.89 mi (56.15 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 32.8598500, -84.6199300 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-84.61993, 32.85985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
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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