How far is Donalsonville, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
113.74 mi
01h 57m
Flight
98.36 mi
158.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.36 mi
Kilometers
158.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.74 mi
Kilometers
183.05 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donalsonville
2026-04-18T05:44
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donalsonville
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
Cuthbert
GA

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

From Donalsonville
58.9 mi
00h 58m
To Columbus
54.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue

    12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Tennille Avenue
98.8 mi · 87%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 14%
6th Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.55 mi
9th Street
0.16 mi
Veterans Parkway
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

South Tennille Avenue

Continue straight

56.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuthbert
00h 58m from Donalsonville
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Cuthbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Donalsonville and 54.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 98.36 mi (158.29 km).

Donalsonville

#1 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-84.879092, 31.040396)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.19 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.77
8.02 gal · 30.38 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.88 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.78 $19.16 $38.32
Diesel $5.62 $22.55 $45.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donalsonville and Columbus. The current time is 05:44:58.

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.