How far is Columbus, GA from Morgan, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Morgan, GA is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.24 mi
01h 48m
Flight
67.73 mi
109 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.73 mi
Kilometers
109 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.3 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lumpkin
GA

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

From Columbus
38.6 mi
00h 54m
To Morgan
38.6 mi
00h 54m

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
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Drive

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fountain Bridge Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Line Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Line Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fountain Bridge Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2098 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Bermuda Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bermuda Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Street Northeast

    49 m · 4 sec · Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto School Street Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · School Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
40.6 mi · 53%
Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 21%
Fountain Bridge Road
14.8 mi · 19%
Line Street
2.72 mi · 4%
North Bermuda Street
1.15 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martha Berry Highway

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 54m from Columbus
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Columbus and 38.6 miles from Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Morgan. Straight-line distance: 67.73 mi (109 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Morgan

#2 Morgan

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States

Population1,835
Coordinates31.5376700, -84.5993600
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Morgan (-84.59936, 31.53767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.09 $24.18
Premium $4.78 $13.04 $26.09
Diesel $5.62 $15.35 $30.71

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 Morgan. The current time is 02:29:54.

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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.