How far is Columbus, GA from Moultrie, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Moultrie, GA is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.3 mi
02h 39m
Flight
113.08 mi
181.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.08 mi
Kilometers
181.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.3 mi
Kilometers
200.04 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moultrie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Moultrie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Dawson
GA

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

From Columbus
62.2 mi
01h 19m
To Moultrie
62.1 mi
01h 19m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sylvester Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Sylvester Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tifton Highway

    11 m · 2 sec · Tifton Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Tifton Highway

    1010 ft · 19 sec · Tifton Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    19 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 28%
Moultrie Road
31 mi · 25%
Wall Street
16 mi · 13%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 11%
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 9%
Columbus Highway
7.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Victory Drive

Continue on Victory Drive

16.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
113.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
01h 19m from Columbus
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Moultrie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 62.2 miles from Columbus and 62.1 miles from Moultrie.

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

The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Moultrie. Straight-line distance: 113.08 mi (181.98 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Moultrie

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

Population14,149
Coordinates31.1799100, -83.7890600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Moultrie (-83.78906, 31.17991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 Moultrie. The current time is 00:58:40.

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.