How far is Columbus, GA from Tyrone, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Tyrone, GA is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
86.86 mi
01h 40m
Flight
73.38 mi
118.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.38 mi
Kilometers
118.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.86 mi
Kilometers
139.79 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyrone
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Tyrone
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
43.5 mi
00h 50m
To Tyrone
43.4 mi
00h 50m

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
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Collinsworth Road, Palmetto, Tyrone

    1790 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Collinsworth Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Collinsworth Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Palmetto Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmetto Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arrowood Road

    3116 ft · 1 min · Arrowood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Senoia Road

    2336 ft · 50 sec · Senoia Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Senoia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 50%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 41%
Collinsworth Road
1.82 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Macon Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Palmetto Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
00h 50m from Columbus
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Tyrone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 43.5 miles from Columbus and 43.4 miles from Tyrone.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Tyrone.

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 Tyrone. Straight-line distance: 73.38 mi (118.1 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Tyrone

City in Fayette County, Georgia, United States

Population7,718
Coordinates33.4712300, -84.5971500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Tyrone (-84.59715, 33.47123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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 Tyrone. The current time is 07:52:20.

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.