How far is Columbus, GA from Rome, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Rome, GA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
144.01 mi
03h 06m
Flight
124.52 mi
200.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.52 mi
Kilometers
200.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.01 mi
Kilometers
231.76 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Wed, May 13, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, May 14, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-13T18:26
Arrive Rome
Wed, May 13, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 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
Centralhatchee
GA

City in Heard County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
72.1 mi
01h 33m
To Rome
71.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street

    830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Park Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bremen Bypass

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Cedartown Bypass

    4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Rome Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 25%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 22%
Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 17%
South Park Street
11.4 mi · 8%
Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
New Franklin Road
7.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

35.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralhatchee
01h 33m from Columbus
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Centralhatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Columbus and 71.9 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Centralhatchee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centralhatchee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centralhatchee.

RAIL

Anniston

74 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Rome. Straight-line distance: 124.52 mi (200.39 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Rome

County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population36,764
Coordinates34.2570400, -85.1646700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Rome (-85.16467, 34.25704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.78 $24.27 $48.54
Diesel $5.62 $28.57 $57.14

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Rome. The current time is 18:26:32.

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.