How far is Guyton, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Guyton, GA to Columbus, GA is about 234.9 miles (378 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 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
234.85 mi
03h 56m
Flight
209.96 mi
337.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.96 mi
Kilometers
337.9 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.85 mi
Kilometers
377.95 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in Guyton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guyton
2026-04-15T09:04
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 PM 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 Guyton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Guyton
116.8 mi
01h 58m
To Columbus
118.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    996 ft · 49 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Boulevard

    1855 ft · 38 sec · Central Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springfield Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    754 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Mud Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    854 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
108 mi · 46%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 9%
Springfield Avenue
6.13 mi · 3%
US Highway 80 East
5.18 mi · 2%
Mud Road
3.82 mi · 2%
Vineville Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

108 mi · 01h 56m

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
+24.9 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
01h 58m from Guyton
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Guyton and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Guyton and 118.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 $32.84 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Guyton and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guyton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 209.96 mi (337.9 km).

Guyton

#1 Guyton

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population2,371
Coordinates32.3363000, -81.3915000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-81.391583, 32.336469)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.37 L · about $32.84
Round trip
$65.67
16.58 gal · 62.74 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.84 $65.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.72 $73.43
Premium $4.78 $39.61 $79.22
Diesel $5.62 $46.62 $93.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guyton and Columbus. The current time is 09:04:30.

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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.