How far is Columbus, GA from Zebulon, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Zebulon, GA is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.7 mi
01h 41m
Flight
58.03 mi
93.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.03 mi
Kilometers
93.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.7 mi
Kilometers
108.96 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Shiloh
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
33.9 mi
00h 50m
To Zebulon
33.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester

    908 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    1543 ft · 43 sec · Foster Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Woodbury Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Concord Street

    12.4 mi · 22 min · Concord Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    103 m · 17 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    98 m · 16 sec · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    73 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus-Manchester Expressway
26.2 mi · 39%
Concord Street
12.4 mi · 18%
South Main Street
3.36 mi · 5%
Woodbury Highway
2.82 mi · 4%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Chet Atkins Parkway
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Columbus-Manchester Expressway

Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiloh
00h 50m from Columbus
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Shiloh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Columbus and 33.9 miles from Zebulon.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.

Stop Ideas Near Shiloh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shiloh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shiloh.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

114 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 58.03 mi (93.39 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 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Zebulon (-84.3427, 33.10235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.59 $21.17
Premium $4.78 $11.42 $22.84
Diesel $5.62 $13.44 $26.88

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 Zebulon. The current time is 01:59:05.

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.