How far is Ellaville, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellaville and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellaville and Columbus.
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Start on West Oglethorpe Street
13.4 mi · 19 min · West Oglethorpe Street
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Continue on Ellaville Road
2934 ft · 56 sec · Ellaville Road
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Turn straight onto East 6th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
14.8 mi · 22 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 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 Ellaville 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.
Clarke Duncan Highway
Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellaville 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 Ellaville to Columbus?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Ellaville and 23.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellaville and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellaville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.39 km).
#1 Ellaville
City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.2382100, -84.3090800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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