How far is Columbus, GA from Perry, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Perry, GA is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Perry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Perry.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Continue on Macon Road
8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
863 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Continue on Macon Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Orange Street
107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street
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Continue on Vineville Street
2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
2479 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10.2 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Ball Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ball Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
585 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Perry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Perry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Perry?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 41.8 miles from Columbus and 41.9 miles from Perry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Perry.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Perry. Straight-line distance: 73.23 mi (117.85 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perry
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.4582100, -83.7315700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry (-83.73157, 32.45821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
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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