How far is Columbus, GA from Reidsville, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Reidsville, GA is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
196.55 mi
04h 08m
Flight
169.63 mi
272.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.63 mi
Kilometers
272.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.55 mi
Kilometers
316.31 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reidsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T06:24
Arrive Reidsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
GA

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

From Columbus
98.2 mi
02h 04m
To Reidsville
98.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Swainsboro, Lyons

    1750 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harrington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrington Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    18 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brazell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 33%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
60.7 mi · 31%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 16%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Harrington Street
1.19 mi · 1%
East Church Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

60.7 mi · 01h 05m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 04m from Columbus
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Reidsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Columbus and 98.4 miles from Reidsville.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Reidsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Reidsville. Straight-line distance: 169.63 mi (272.99 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Reidsville

City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States

Population2,665
Coordinates32.0868600, -82.1179000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Reidsville (-82.1179, 32.08686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.25 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.90
13.86 gal · 52.5 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.45 $54.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.69 $61.39
Premium $4.78 $33.11 $66.22
Diesel $5.62 $38.97 $77.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Reidsville. The current time is 06:24:17.

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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.