How far is Columbus, GA from Willacoochee, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Willacoochee, GA is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Willacoochee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Willacoochee.
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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
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Willacoochee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sylvester Highway
Continue straight
17.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Willacoochee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Willacoochee?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Columbus and 77.6 miles from Willacoochee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Willacoochee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Willacoochee. Straight-line distance: 137.7 mi (221.61 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willacoochee
City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,389 |
| Coordinates | 31.3407600, -83.0459800 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willacoochee (-83.04598, 31.34076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.18 | $52.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
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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