How far is Columbus, GA from Shannon, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Shannon, GA is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Heard County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Shannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Shannon.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Continue on Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street
830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on South Park Street
10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1010 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on New Calhoun Highway Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Turn right onto Todd Road Northeast
1025 ft · 47 sec · Todd Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Baker Street Northeast
1943 ft · 1 min · Baker Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Calhoun Road Northeast
10 m · 1 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Shannon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Shannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Shannon?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 76.4 miles from Columbus and 76.2 miles from Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Shannon.
Stop Ideas Near Centralhatchee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centralhatchee.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 129.69 mi (208.72 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3367600, -85.0713400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon (-85.07134, 34.33676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.52 | $18.96 | $37.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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