How far is Jackson, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Columbus, GA is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 02h 08m.
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 Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Columbus.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
45 m · 12 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on State Route 36
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Keep slight left to continue on Barnesville-Jackson Road
11 mi · 15 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3232 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1395 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Continue on Woodland Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · Woodland Road
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Continue on 1st Street
4 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
728 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Manchester Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manchester Highway
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Turn right
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Warm Springs Road
18.6 mi · 24 min · Warm Springs Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Macon Road
1.8 mi · 3 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 Jackson and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Warm Springs Road
Turn left onto Warm Springs Road
18.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Columbus?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Jackson and 71.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 82.65 mi (133.02 km).
#1 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.69 | $37.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
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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