How far is East Point, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from East Point, GA to Columbus, GA is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Point and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Point and Columbus.
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Start on the route
85 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto RN Martin Street
1083 ft · 32 sec · RN Martin Street
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Turn right onto Irene Kidd Parkway
1186 ft · 30 sec · Irene Kidd Parkway
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn straight
852 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Camp Creek Parkway
112 m · 7 sec · Camp Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.2 mi · 54 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 East Point 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
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 East Point and Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Point to Columbus?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Hogansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from East Point and 50.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Point and Clear near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Hogansville
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 Hogansville.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Point and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 89.98 mi (144.81 km).
#1 East Point
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 35,042 |
| Coordinates | 33.6795500, -84.4393700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
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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