How far is DeKalb County, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from DeKalb County, GA to Columbus, GA is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeKalb County and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County and Columbus.
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Start on Durham Park Road
592 ft · 22 sec · Durham Park Road
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Turn left onto Elder Lane
2784 ft · 1 min · Elder Lane
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Turn slight right
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Redan Road
1430 ft · 36 sec · Redan Road
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Continue on Redan Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Redan Road
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
3248 ft · 57 sec · Covington Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.1 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 52 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 DeKalb County and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving DeKalb County and Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeKalb County to Columbus?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from DeKalb County and 57.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeKalb County and Clear near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Grantville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grantville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeKalb County and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 100.7 mi (162.06 km).
#1 DeKalb County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 762,009 |
| Coordinates | 33.7715300, -84.2264100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.80 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Diesel | $5.74 | $23.59 | $47.18 |
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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