How far is Eastman, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Eastman, GA to Columbus, GA is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
120.34 mi
02h 18m
Flight
107.23 mi
172.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.23 mi
Kilometers
172.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.34 mi
Kilometers
193.67 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Eastman
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastman
2026-04-18T04:45
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastman
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
Reynolds
GA

Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Eastman
62.5 mi
01h 09m
To Columbus
57.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°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 Eastman and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    87 m · 18 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    2208 ft · 58 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ogden Street

    1155 ft · 28 sec · Ogden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hawkinsville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hawkinsville Highway

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Hawkinsville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Progress Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1106 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Larry Walker Parkway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Marshallville Road

    911 ft · 19 sec · Marshallville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    974 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    2396 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastman 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 17%
Hawkinsville Highway
19 mi · 16%
Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.74 mi · 8%
Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi · 7%
Perry Highway
5.47 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

39.2 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
01h 09m from Eastman
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eastman 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 Eastman to Columbus?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Eastman and 57.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastman and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 107.23 mi (172.57 km).

Eastman

#1 Eastman

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Population5,096
Coordinates32.1976700, -83.1776500
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-83.177254, 32.197861)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.83
Round trip
$33.67
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.83 $33.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.82 $37.65
Premium $4.78 $20.31 $40.61
Diesel $5.62 $23.90 $47.80

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastman and Columbus. The current time is 04:45:20.

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.