How far is Gordon, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Gordon, GA to Columbus, GA is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.76 mi
02h 07m
Flight
100.58 mi
161.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.58 mi
Kilometers
161.86 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.76 mi
Kilometers
197.56 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordon
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Reynolds
GA

Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Gordon
58.9 mi
01h 03m
To Columbus
63.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Gordon and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 9 sec · Milledgeville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 18 sec · Solomon Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Macon Road

    2105 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gray Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
83 mi · 68%
GA 540
9.73 mi · 8%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 5%
Emery Highway
2.78 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Jeffersonville Road
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
01h 03m from Gordon
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gordon and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Gordon and 63.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 100.58 mi (161.86 km).

Gordon

#1 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Milledgeville Road (-83.332382, 32.882252)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 Gordon and Columbus. The current time is 01:17:28.

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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.