How far is Columbus, GA from Midway, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Midway, GA is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.91 mi
05h 08m
Flight
212.97 mi
342.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.97 mi
Kilometers
342.75 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.91 mi
Kilometers
416.68 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dublin
GA

City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
129.3 mi
02h 34m
To Midway
129.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Coastal Highway

    1243 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Ocean Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    730 ft · 14 sec · Ocean Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    1334 ft · 23 sec · Coastal Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Ocean Highway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ocean Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
129 mi · 50%
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 25%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 12%
I 95 South
11.9 mi · 5%
Ocean Highway
10.4 mi · 4%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

129 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
212.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
02h 34m from Columbus
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.3 miles from Columbus and 129.6 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Midway. Straight-line distance: 212.97 mi (342.75 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population2,007
Coordinates31.8057700, -81.4306600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Midway (-81.43066, 31.80577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.58 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.41
18.28 gal · 69.16 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.20 $72.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.48 $80.96
Premium $4.78 $43.67 $87.34
Diesel $5.62 $51.40 $102.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Midway. The current time is 00:44:00.

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.