How far is Hahira, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Hahira, GA to Columbus, GA is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
158.93 mi
02h 41m
Flight
138.99 mi
223.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.99 mi
Kilometers
223.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.93 mi
Kilometers
255.78 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hahira
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hahira
2026-04-15T23:11
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hahira
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
Sasser
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Hahira
76.8 mi
01h 20m
To Columbus
82.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Hahira and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    8 m · 8 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    11.2 mi · 16 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on GA 133

    9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 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 Hahira and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bypass
34.5 mi · 22%
Liberty Expressway
20.2 mi · 13%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 12%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 11%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 10%
GA 133
14.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

East Bypass

Continue straight

32.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
01h 20m from Hahira
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hahira and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Hahira and 82.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hahira and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 138.99 mi (223.69 km).

Hahira

#1 Hahira

City in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,050
Coordinates30.9913100, -83.3726600
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-83.372697, 30.9913)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.85 $49.69
Premium $4.78 $26.80 $53.61
Diesel $5.62 $31.55 $63.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hahira and Columbus. The current time is 23:11:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.