How far is Columbus, GA from Richland, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Richland, GA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
35.01 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.85 mi
51.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.85 mi
Kilometers
51.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.35 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Sun, May 24, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, May 24, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-24T14:35
Arrive Richland
Sun, May 24, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Cusseta
GA

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
17.5 mi
00h 24m
To Richland
17.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
33 mi · 94%
Wall Street
0.83 mi · 2%
4th Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Veterans Parkway
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Victory Drive

Continue on Victory Drive

16.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
00h 24m from Columbus
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Columbus and 17.5 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Richland. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.26 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Richland

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

Population1,655
Coordinates32.0879300, -84.6674200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Richland (-84.66742, 32.08793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.91
Round trip
$9.82
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.91 $9.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.49 $10.98
Premium $4.78 $5.92 $11.85
Diesel $5.62 $6.97 $13.95

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Richland. The current time is 14:35:06.

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.