How far is Columbus, GA from Warrenton, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Warrenton, GA is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.55 mi
03h 56m
Flight
149.86 mi
241.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.55 mi
Kilometers
282.52 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T22:18
Arrive Warrenton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
87.7 mi
01h 58m
To Warrenton
87.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    39.6 mi · 58 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Milledgeville Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Milledgeville Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Milledgeville Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Milledgeville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Augusta Highway

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Augusta Highway

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1352 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    9 m · 2 sec · Bank Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 37%
Gray Highway
40.4 mi · 23%
Augusta Highway
22.9 mi · 13%
Fall Line Freeway
13.8 mi · 8%
Milledgeville Highway
11.7 mi · 7%
Peach Parkway
9.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Gray Highway

Take the exit slight right

39.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
+25.6 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 58m from Columbus
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Columbus and 87.8 miles from Warrenton.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Warrenton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.18 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 Warrenton

Ghost town in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,707
Coordinates33.4070800, -82.6620800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Warrenton (-82.66208, 33.40708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.45 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.04
12.38 gal · 46.9 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.52 $49.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.78 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.62 $34.81 $69.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Warrenton. The current time is 22:18:11.

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.