How far is Comer, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Comer, GA to Columbus, GA is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.36 mi
03h 15m
Flight
154.39 mi
248.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.39 mi
Kilometers
248.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.36 mi
Kilometers
303.13 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 5, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Comer
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comer
2026-05-05T00:39
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 5, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comer
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
Union City
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

From Comer
94.6 mi
01h 37m
To Columbus
93.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Sunset Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson

    1687 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Outer Loop 10

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 10, US 78 Bus

    82 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Monroe Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Monroe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Conyers

    2008 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West, US 278 West, GA 12 West: Atlanta

    885 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
49.6 mi · 26%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 24%
Monroe Highway
17.3 mi · 9%
Purple Heart Highway
14.7 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
9.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

48.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
01h 37m from Comer
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Comer and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Comer and 93.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

27 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comer and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 154.39 mi (248.47 km).

Comer

#1 Comer

City in Madison County, Georgia, USA

Population1,302
Coordinates34.0637200, -83.1254300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.125551, 34.063738)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.68
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.34 $52.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.45 $58.91
Premium $4.78 $31.77 $63.55
Diesel $5.62 $37.40 $74.80

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Comer and Columbus. The current time is 00:39:31.

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.