How far is Columbus, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Roswell, GA is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
131.1 mi
02h 04m
Flight
113.84 mi
183.2 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Columbus.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.84 mi
Kilometers
183.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.1 mi
Kilometers
210.98 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Mon, May 4, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, May 4, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-04T13:46
Arrive Roswell
Mon, May 4, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Moreland
GA

Town in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
64.7 mi
01h 02m
To Roswell
66.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    2924 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest

    2865 ft · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · River Valley Road Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

    991 ft · 25 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 36%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 33%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.6 mi · 17%
Roswell Road
6.41 mi · 5%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
River Valley Road Northwest
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

47.5 mi · 00h 51m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moreland
01h 02m from Columbus
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Columbus and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Moreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Columbus and 66.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Columbus and Sunny near Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Moreland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moreland, 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 Moreland.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 113.84 mi (183.2 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.68
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.34 $36.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.51 $41.01
Premium $4.78 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $5.62 $26.04 $52.08

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Roswell. The current time is 13:46:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.