How far is Columbus, GA from Walnut Grove, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Walnut Grove, GA is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.09 mi
03h 56m
Flight
151.71 mi
244.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.71 mi
Kilometers
244.15 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.09 mi
Kilometers
291.43 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Walnut Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carrollton
GA

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
90.7 mi
01h 58m
To Walnut Grove
90.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Walnut Grove.

  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

    10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bremen Bypass

    24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Cedartown Bypass

    4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Rome Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Cedartown Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    588 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West 2nd Avenue

    138 m · 11 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge

    152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1917 ft · 41 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard

    582 ft · 14 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Commerce Street

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Commerce Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Rogers Road

    1 km · 3 min · West Rogers Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Trion Highway

    583 ft · 18 sec · Trion Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Walnut Grove Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Grove Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
53.9 mi · 30%
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 20%
Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 14%
Commerce Street
12.5 mi · 7%
South Park Street
11.4 mi · 6%
Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
01h 58m from Columbus
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Walnut Grove?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Columbus and 90.4 miles from Walnut Grove.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Walnut Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

68 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 151.71 mi (244.15 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Walnut Grove

Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates34.6417500, -85.2946800
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Walnut Grove (-85.29468, 34.64175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.62
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.31 $50.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.30 $56.60
Premium $4.78 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.62 $35.94 $71.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Walnut Grove. The current time is 02:49:38.

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.