How far is Irondale, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Irondale, GA to Columbus, GA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irondale and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irondale and Columbus.
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Start on Point View Drive
2005 ft · 1 min · Point View Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Forest Trace
653 ft · 29 sec · Lake Forest Trace
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Turn slight right
638 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Mundys Mill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mundys Mill Road
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on East Lanier Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lanier Avenue
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Continue on Highway 54 West
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 54 West
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Continue on Floy Farr Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Floy Farr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Floy Farr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Floy Farr Parkway
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto I 85 South: Newnan, Shenandoah
1286 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
24.9 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
930 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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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 Irondale and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irondale 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 Irondale to Columbus?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Hogansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Irondale and 54.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irondale and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Hogansville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hogansville.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irondale and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 79.32 mi (127.66 km).
#1 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,446 |
| Coordinates | 33.4806700, -84.3588100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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