How far is Columbus, GA from Tallapoosa, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Tallapoosa, GA is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
109.67 mi
02h 19m
Flight
90.37 mi
145.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.37 mi
Kilometers
145.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.49 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallapoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Tallapoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
LaGrange
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
54.9 mi
01h 09m
To Tallapoosa
54.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 16 min · South Park Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Alabama Street

    112 m · 13 sec · West Alabama Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Head Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 33%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 29%
South Park Street
11.5 mi · 10%
New Franklin Road
7.55 mi · 7%
Hamilton Road
7.37 mi · 7%
Tom Murphy Freeway
5.86 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 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
01h 09m from Columbus
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Columbus and 54.7 miles from Tallapoosa.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.

Stop Ideas Near LaGrange

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

103 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Tallapoosa. Straight-line distance: 90.37 mi (145.44 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Tallapoosa

City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,231
Coordinates33.7445500, -85.2880100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Tallapoosa (-85.28801, 33.74455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
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
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.66
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.33 $30.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.78 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $5.62 $21.76 $43.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Tallapoosa. The current time is 04:15:46.

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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.