How far is Holly Springs, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, GA to Columbus, GA is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
138.53 mi
02h 12m
Flight
121.65 mi
195.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.65 mi
Kilometers
195.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.53 mi
Kilometers
222.94 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-04-18T09:21
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Newnan
GA

Census-designated place in Coweta County, Georgia

From Holly Springs
69.8 mi
01h 06m
To Columbus
68.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Springs Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Holly Springs Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixes Road

    2273 ft · 1 min · Sixes Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 575 South

    2046 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    1040 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa

    2151 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 34%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 32%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 14%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
11.6 mi · 8%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.26 mi · 6%
Holly Springs Parkway
2.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Newnan
01h 06m from Holly Springs
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Columbus?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

East Newnan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Holly Springs and 68.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near East Newnan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Newnan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Newnan.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 121.65 mi (195.77 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

Population16,506
Coordinates34.1739900, -84.5013200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Springs Parkway (-84.501277, 34.173991)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.78 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.62 $27.50 $55.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Columbus. The current time is 09:21:25.

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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.