How far is Franklin Springs, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Franklin Springs, GA to Columbus, GA is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Springs and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Springs and Columbus.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Toccoa Carnesville Road
2589 ft · 59 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road
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Continue on Franklin Springs Road
2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road
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Continue on Royston Road
1436 ft · 31 sec · Royston Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Cross Road
10 mi · 18 min · Sandy Cross Road
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
53.6 mi · 57 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Franklin Springs 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Springs and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Springs to Columbus?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
College Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Franklin Springs and 98.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.69 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Springs and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near College Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Springs and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 164.9 mi (265.38 km).
#1 Franklin Springs
Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -83.1443200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
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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