How far is Columbus, GA from Nashville, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Nashville, GA is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Nashville.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
2165 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
15.3 mi · 22 min · Sylvester Highway
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit right
1984 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwell Boulevard
1531 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Southwell Boulevard
1137 ft · 34 sec · Southwell Boulevard
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
21.8 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Marion Avenue
999 ft · 36 sec · West Marion Avenue
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Turn left onto North Davis Street
23 m · 2 sec · North Davis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Nashville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
21.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Nashville?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Columbus and 75.4 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 133.81 mi (215.34 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,811 |
| Coordinates | 31.2074200, -83.2501500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-83.25015, 31.20742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.07 | $42.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
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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