How far is Columbus, GA from Waycross, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Waycross, GA is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Waycross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Waycross.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Wall Street
16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
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Continue on North Parrott Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
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Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
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Continue on Albany Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street
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Continue on Albany Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
2165 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
15.3 mi · 22 min · Sylvester Highway
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on 5th Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
22.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Fulford Road
2525 ft · 58 sec · Fulford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.8 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
29 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Waycross.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Street East
Continue straight
25.7 mi · 00h 32m
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 near Waycross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Waycross?
The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Sylvester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Columbus and 99 miles from Waycross.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waycross.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Waycross. Straight-line distance: 176.9 mi (284.69 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waycross
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 31.2136800, -82.3557000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waycross (-82.3557, 31.21368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.65 | $55.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
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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