How far is Columbus, GA from Meigs, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Meigs, GA is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Meigs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Meigs.
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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
12.9 mi · 17 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
34.3 mi · 43 min · Liberty Expressway
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Turn right
1692 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East Depot Street
1596 ft · 1 min · East Depot Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
36 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Meigs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Liberty Expressway
Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
34.3 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Clear leaving Columbus and Sunny near Meigs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Meigs?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Columbus and 63.3 miles from Meigs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Columbus and Sunny near Meigs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Meigs. Straight-line distance: 109.5 mi (176.23 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meigs
City in Mitchell and Thomas Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 31.0724100, -84.0890700 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meigs (-84.08907, 31.07241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
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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