How far is Columbus, GA from Rincon, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Rincon, GA is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
239.48 mi
04h 56m
Flight
219.24 mi
352.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.24 mi
Kilometers
352.83 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.48 mi
Kilometers
385.4 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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

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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
119.6 mi
02h 28m
To Rincon
119.9 mi
02h 28m

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
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Pembroke

    542 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East

    607 ft · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    913 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto US Highway 80 East

    2.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 80 East

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Sandhill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Sand Hill Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Blue Jay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    57 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Blue Jay Road

    1017 ft · 21 sec · Blue Jay Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Blandford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road

  41. 41

    Continue on West Ninth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue

    2312 ft · 34 sec · North Columbia Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Fourth Street

    37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
114 mi · 48%
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 27%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 13%
Blue Jay Road
9.38 mi · 4%
US Highway 80 East
2.51 mi · 1%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
219.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
02h 28m from Columbus
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Rincon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Columbus and 119.9 miles from Rincon.

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

The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.47 one way or $66.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Rincon. Straight-line distance: 219.24 mi (352.83 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Rincon

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,655
Coordinates32.2960300, -81.2353900
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.99 L · about $33.47
Round trip
$66.94
16.9 gal · 63.98 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.47 $66.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.78 $40.37 $80.75
Diesel $5.62 $47.52 $95.05

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 Rincon. The current time is 02:15:13.

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.