How far is Columbus, GA from Monticello, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Monticello, GA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Monticello.
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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
13.3 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway
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Turn right onto Talbotton Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Talbotton Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
1123 ft · 30 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto US 80 East, GA 22 East: Roberta
18.7 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Hopewell Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road
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Turn left
1.1 km · 58 sec
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Cabiness Road
18.9 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on Forsyth Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
51 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Warren Street
129 m · 17 sec · South Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Monticello.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cabiness Road
Continue on Cabiness Road
18.9 mi · 00h 26m
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 Mostly Clear near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Monticello?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Columbus and 56.6 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Clear near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Culloden
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 Culloden.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 95.54 mi (153.76 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 33.3048500, -83.6832300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-83.68323, 33.30485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
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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