How far is Jasper, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Jasper, GA to Columbus, GA is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
162.92 mi
02h 34m
Flight
142.35 mi
229.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.35 mi
Kilometers
229.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.92 mi
Kilometers
262.19 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, May 3, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T08:01
Arrive Columbus
Sun, May 3, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Jasper
82.5 mi
01h 17m
To Columbus
80.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South East Street

    55 m · 15 sec · South East Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto APD Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · APD Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · 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 Jasper 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 29%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 27%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 12%
A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.26 mi · 5%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
01h 17m from Jasper
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Jasper and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Jasper and 80.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Jasper and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmetto, 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 Palmetto.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 142.35 mi (229.09 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States

Population4,037
Coordinates34.4678700, -84.4290900
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: South East Street (-84.429044, 34.467891)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.76 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
11.5 gal · 43.52 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.47 $50.93
Premium $4.78 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.62 $32.34 $64.68

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and Columbus. The current time is 08:01:31.

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.