How far is Columbus, GA from Wadley, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Wadley, GA is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Wadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Wadley.
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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
8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
863 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Continue on Macon Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Orange Street
107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street
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Continue on Vineville Street
2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left
1309 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on East Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Miami Valley Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1365 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3028 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dublin
999 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Dublin
45 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Academy Avenue
3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue
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Turn right onto Rowe Street
82 m · 15 sec · Rowe Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
844 ft · 18 sec · East Jackson Street
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Continue on Central Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Drive
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Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue
14.9 mi · 21 min · Wrightsville Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Marcus Street
4 mi · 5 min · Marcus Street
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Continue on T L Bray Road
17.4 mi · 25 min · T L Bray Road
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Continue on West Calhoun Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Calhoun Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Calhoun Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Wadley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Macon Road
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39.1 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Wadley?
The road trip is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Warner Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Columbus and 87.5 miles from Wadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Wadley. Straight-line distance: 152.88 mi (246.03 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wadley (-82.40402, 32.86682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.33 | $54.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
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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