How far is Columbus, GA from Ocilla, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Ocilla, GA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.34 mi
03h 13m
Flight
118.02 mi
189.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.94 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.34 mi
Kilometers
229.08 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocilla
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T08:22
Arrive Ocilla
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 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
Sasser
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
71.1 mi
01h 36m
To Ocilla
71.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 39 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lee Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Leesburg Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Leesburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1440 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    97 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Robert B. Lee Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert B. Lee Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovers Lane Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ashburn Highway

    30 mi · 41 min · Ashburn Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    1974 ft · 38 sec · Leesburg Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1415 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 32: Sycamore, Ocilla

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 32 East: Ocilla

    37 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Sycamore Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Sycamore Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Sycamore Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sycamore Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Sycamore Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Irwinville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Irwinville Highway

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Mystic Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mystic Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Mystic Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Mystic Highway

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3077 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 25%
Ashburn Highway
30 mi · 21%
Wall Street
16 mi · 11%
Leesburg Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Jefferson Davis Highway
8.19 mi · 6%
Columbus Highway
7.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ashburn Highway

Turn right onto Ashburn Highway

30 mi · 00h 41m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
118 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
01h 36m from Columbus
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Ocilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 71.1 miles from Columbus and 71.2 miles from Ocilla.

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

The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Ocilla.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Ocilla. Straight-line distance: 118.02 mi (189.94 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Ocilla

City in Irwin County, Georgia, United States

Population3,722
Coordinates31.5944700, -83.2513000
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Ocilla (-83.2513, 31.59447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.01 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.77
10.04 gal · 38.02 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.88 $39.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.23 $44.47
Premium $4.78 $23.99 $47.97
Diesel $5.62 $28.23 $56.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Ocilla. The current time is 08:22:46.

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.