How far is Columbus, GA from Ohio, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Ohio, GA is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.11 mi
01h 40m
Flight
68.79 mi
110.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.79 mi
Kilometers
110.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.11 mi
Kilometers
124.1 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio
Sat, Apr 11, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-11T10:53
Arrive Ohio
Sat, Apr 11, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Junction City
GA

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

From Columbus
38.5 mi
00h 50m
To Ohio
38.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Peach Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 85%
Fall Line Freeway
4.73 mi · 6%
Peach Parkway
3.48 mi · 5%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Lilly Creek Road
0.89 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Macon Road

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 50m from Columbus
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Ohio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Columbus and 38.6 miles from Ohio.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 68.79 mi (110.71 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Ohio (-83.81574, 32.58292)

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
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Ohio. The current time is 10:53:17.

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.