How far is Elberton, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Elberton, GA to Columbus, GA is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elberton and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elberton and Columbus.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Colbert-Comer Road
12.9 mi · 18 min · Colbert-Comer Road
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Continue on Third Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue
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Continue on Hull Colbert Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road
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Continue on Hull Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hull Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, US 411 North, GA 10 Loop Outer: Commerce, Jefferson
1687 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
6.8 mi · 8 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 Business, GA 10: Atlanta Highway, Monroe
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 10, US 78 Bus
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway
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Turn slight left onto Monroe Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 138: Conyers
2008 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
8.2 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West, US 278 West, GA 12 West: Atlanta
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 16 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 Elberton 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elberton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elberton to Columbus?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Elberton and 102.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elberton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elberton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.22 km).
#1 Elberton
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 34.1115900, -82.8686300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
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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