How far is Columbus, GA from Rochelle, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Rochelle, GA is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
110.36 mi
02h 42m
Flight
96.21 mi
154.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.21 mi
Kilometers
154.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.36 mi
Kilometers
177.6 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochelle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T02:54
Arrive Rochelle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Americus
GA

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

From Columbus
55.1 mi
01h 21m
To Rochelle
55.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clarke Duncan Highway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Preston Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Preston Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    19.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1987 ft · 55 sec · North Martin Luther King Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parkview Place

    67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place

  11. 11

    Continue on McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 39 sec · McGarrah Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cotton Avenue

    559 ft · 21 sec · Cotton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wheeler Street

    744 ft · 22 sec · Wheeler Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Prince Street

    1499 ft · 51 sec · Prince Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Lamar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto District Line Road

    1072 ft · 17 sec · District Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lamar Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · Lamar Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ashley Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Ashley Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 14%
Lamar Road
15.3 mi · 14%
Victory Drive
14.8 mi · 13%
Preston Road
5.9 mi · 5%
East Lamar Street
4.67 mi · 4%
6th Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.3 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
01h 21m from Columbus
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Columbus and 55.2 miles from Rochelle.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 96.21 mi (154.84 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rochelle

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

Population1,081
Coordinates31.9510100, -83.4562700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Rochelle (-83.45627, 31.95101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.74 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.48 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Rochelle. The current time is 02:54:53.

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.