How far is Columbus, GA from Union City, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Union City, GA is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
92.93 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.97 mi
131.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.97 mi
Kilometers
131.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.93 mi
Kilometers
149.55 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T06:41
Arrive Union City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
46.5 mi
00h 53m
To Union City
46.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Union City.

  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

    43.3 mi · 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Union City, Jonesboro

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 138 West: Union City

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jonesboro Road

    1952 ft · 50 sec · Jonesboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Shannon Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Shannon Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Flat Shoals Road

    715 ft · 26 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive

    63 m · 12 sec · Kilkenny Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Limerick Drive

    539 ft · 28 sec · Limerick Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bantry Circle

    81 m · 12 sec · Bantry Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bantry Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 47%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
43.3 mi · 47%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Macon Road
1.12 mi · 1%
Shannon Parkway
1.1 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.46 mi
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
00h 53m from Columbus
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Union City?

The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 46.5 miles from Columbus and 46.4 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Union City.

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 Union City. Straight-line distance: 81.97 mi (131.92 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Population22,399
Coordinates33.5870600, -84.5424300
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Union City (-84.54243, 33.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Union City. The current time is 06:41:41.

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.