How far is Gainesville, GA from Columbus, GA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gainesville and Columbus is 143.58 miles (231.07 km).
Flight distance from Gainesville, GA to Columbus, GA is 143.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Gainesville to Columbus with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Columbus, Georgia is: 161.6 miles (260.08 km) by car.
Driving from Gainesville to Columbus will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia. It is located on the banks of Lake Lanier in the northeastern part of the state. Gainesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gainesville Historical Society and the Gainesville Arts Alliance.
| Population | 44213 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°17'52"N 83°49'27"W |
| Latitude | 34.2978800 |
| Longitude | -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Columbus Museum and the Riverwalk.
| Population | 196442 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°27'40"N 84°59'16"W |
| Latitude | 32.4609800 |
| Longitude | -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbus: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719,32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and Columbus
The distance between Gainesville and Columbus is 260 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gainesville and Columbus. The current time is 00:16:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.59 liters (5.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and Columbus.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to Columbus is $17.08 (diesel $23.26).
Georgia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3 | $3.43 | $3.82 | $4.08 |
| Total | $17.08 | $19.58 | $21.79 | $23.26 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and Columbus (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
