How far is Evans, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Evans, GA to Columbus, GA is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.33 mi
03h 56m
Flight
181.38 mi
291.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.33 mi
Kilometers
362.64 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Evans
121.7 mi
01h 58m
To Columbus
103.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 9 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Belair Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Belair Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
79.3 mi · 35%
I 85 South
49.6 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 21%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 6%
North Belair Road
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
01h 58m from Evans
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evans and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans to Columbus?

The road trip is about 225.3 miles (362.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Evans and 103.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evans and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lithonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 181.38 mi (291.91 km).

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#1 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Hereford Farm Road (-82.130707, 33.533544)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.1 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
15.9 gal · 60.2 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.21 $70.42
Premium $4.78 $37.99 $75.97
Diesel $5.62 $44.71 $89.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Columbus. The current time is 06:19:29.

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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.