How far is Columbus, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
122.6 mi
02h 20m
Flight
104.41 mi
168.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.41 mi
Kilometers
168.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.6 mi
Kilometers
197.3 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-16T08:08
Arrive Stone Mountain
Thu, Apr 16, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grantville
GA

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
61.3 mi
01h 10m
To Stone Mountain
61.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Stone Mountain.

  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

    48 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates

    2291 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East Ponce DeLeon Avenue, Stone Mountain Village, Clarkston

    862 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain Village

    93 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    1498 ft · 28 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1298 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Mountain Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi · 39%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 36%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.4 mi · 16%
Memorial Drive
4.78 mi · 4%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
GA 279
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

48 mi · 00h 52m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
01h 10m from Columbus
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Stone Mountain?

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Columbus and 61.3 miles from Stone Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Grantville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 104.41 mi (168.03 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Stone Mountain

#2 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Stone Mountain. The current time is 08:08:19.

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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.