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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.75 mi
01h 51m
Flight
73.23 mi
117.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.75 mi
Kilometers
134.78 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
41.8 mi
00h 55m
To Perry
41.9 mi
00h 55m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

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.

  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

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    2479 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Ball Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ball Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    585 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 78%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10.2 mi · 12%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Ball Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Vineville Street
0.56 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 55m from Columbus
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Perry

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Population18,845
Coordinates32.4582100, -83.7315700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Perry (-83.73157, 32.45821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Perry. The current time is 02:14:10.

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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.