How far is Columbus, OH from Lawrenceville, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Lawrenceville, GA is about 574.6 miles (924.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 418.5 miles (673.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
574.64 mi
10h 55m
Flight
418.47 mi
673.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
418.47 mi
Kilometers
673.47 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
574.64 mi
Kilometers
924.79 km
Drive Time
10h 55m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Fri, Oct 16, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Lawrenceville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
10h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:56 PM to 6:26 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Williamsburg
KY

City in Kentucky

From Columbus
287.4 mi
05h 27m
To Lawrenceville
287.2 mi
05h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lytle Tunnel

    107.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Lytle Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    139.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    947 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  20. 20

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Dalton Pike

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Southeast Dalton Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Dalton Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dalton Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    2888 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    2479 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  41. 41

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Interstate Highway 85

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens

    2806 ft · 37 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on University Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · University Parkway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth

    790 ft · 19 sec

  45. 45

    Continue on GA 120: Lawrenceville, Duluth

    108 m · 9 sec

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto Duluth Highway

    2923 ft · 1 min · Duluth Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on West Pike Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street

  48. 48

    Continue on West Crogan Street

    2134 ft · 1 min · West Crogan Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crogan Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lytle Tunnel
247 mi · 43%
I 75 South
136 mi · 24%
South 2nd Street
105 mi · 18%
Knoxville Bypass
20.3 mi · 4%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 85
8.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lytle Tunnel

Continue straight

139 mi · 02h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.1 mi
418.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
05h 27m from Columbus
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Sunny near Lawrenceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 574.6 miles (924.8 km) and usually takes 10h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.4 miles from Columbus and 287.2 miles from Lawrenceville.

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

The direct path is about 418.5 miles (673.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.67 one way or $155.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Sunny near Lawrenceville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 418.47 mi (673.47 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceville

#2 Lawrenceville

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population30,842
Coordinates33.9562100, -83.9879600
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Lawrenceville (-83.98796, 33.95621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 925 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.28 gal
76.76 L · about $77.67
Round trip
$155.34
40.56 gal · 153.52 L
Estimated CO2
180.2 kg one way
Round trip: 360.5 kg / 795 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $77.67 $155.34
Mid-grade $4.38 $88.89 $177.77
Premium $4.93 $99.92 $199.84
Diesel $6.07 $123.06 $246.12

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 Ohio · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Lawrenceville. The current time is 12:30:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.