How far is Dalton, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Columbus, GA is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Columbus.
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Start on the route
4 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ila-Comer Road
5 m · 1 sec · Ila-Comer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ila-Comer Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Ila-Comer Road
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Continue on Commerce Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Commerce Street
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Continue on Ila Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Old Maysville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Maysville Road
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Continue on Old Maysville Road
2345 ft · 47 sec · Old Maysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road
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Take the ramp left
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
930 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Dalton and Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Columbus?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Dalton and 99.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalton and Clear near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near College Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 157.75 mi (253.87 km).
#1 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,368 |
| Coordinates | 34.1659400, -83.1704300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.65 | $55.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
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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