How far is Columbus, GA from West Point, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to West Point, GA is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and West Point.
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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
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Columbus Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Columbus Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2489 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Ivy Street
15 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
12.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South Dugger Avenue
1131 ft · 32 sec · South Dugger Avenue
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Turn right onto East Crusselle Street
14.5 mi · 20 min · East Crusselle Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holley Road
13 m · 1 sec · Holley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Holley Road
2247 ft · 1 min · Holley Road
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Turn left onto West Point Circle
555 ft · 27 sec · West Point Circle
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Turn right onto Trophy Place
677 ft · 30 sec · Trophy Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trophy Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and West Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Macon Road
Continue straight
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Columbus and Sunny near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to West Point?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Columbus and 42.2 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Columbus and Sunny near West Point.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and West Point. Straight-line distance: 72.42 mi (116.55 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Point
West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7934700, -83.8074100 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-83.80741, 32.79347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.79 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $17.06 | $34.13 |
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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