How far is Glennville, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Glennville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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 45m.
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.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
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 Glennville and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glennville and Columbus.
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Start on Barnard Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street
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Continue on Romie Waters Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · Romie Waters Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Brazell Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Brazell Street
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Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road
19.2 mi · 27 min · Earl Kemp Road
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Continue on Harrington Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Harrington Street
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
1979 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
31.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1951 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Vineville Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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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 Glennville and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Glennville 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 Glennville to Columbus?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Glennville and 111.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glennville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glennville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 182.49 mi (293.69 km).
#1 Glennville
City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,014 |
| Coordinates | 31.9365900, -81.9284500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
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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