How far is Columbus, GA from Wrightsville, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Wrightsville, GA is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
151.67 mi
03h 22m
Flight
133.31 mi
214.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.31 mi
Kilometers
214.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.67 mi
Kilometers
244.09 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrightsville
Sun, May 31, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, May 31, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-31T05:34
Arrive Wrightsville
Sun, May 31, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Fort Valley
GA

County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
75.7 mi
01h 41m
To Wrightsville
75.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dublin

    999 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Dublin

    45 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Academy Avenue

    3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Rowe Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Rowe Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Madison Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    844 ft · 18 sec · East Jackson Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Central Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Wrightsville Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on West Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 43%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 20%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
20.2 mi · 13%
Wrightsville Avenue
14.9 mi · 10%
Dublin
3.95 mi · 3%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Macon Road

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Valley
01h 41m from Columbus
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wrightsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Fort Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Columbus and 75.9 miles from Wrightsville.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wrightsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Wrightsville. Straight-line distance: 133.31 mi (214.54 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Wrightsville

#2 Wrightsville

City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,606
Coordinates32.7293300, -82.7198600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Wrightsville (-82.71986, 32.72933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.38
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.19 $42.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.70 $47.39
Premium $4.78 $25.56 $51.12
Diesel $5.62 $30.09 $60.18

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Wrightsville. The current time is 05:34:21.

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.