How far is Jesup, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Jesup, GA to Columbus, GA is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.83 mi
03h 56m
Flight
190.97 mi
307.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.97 mi
Kilometers
307.34 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.83 mi
Kilometers
337.69 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 12, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Jesup
Sun, Apr 12, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jesup
2026-04-12T15:15
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 12, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jesup
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hawkinsville
GA

City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States

From Jesup
107.3 mi
01h 58m
To Columbus
102.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherry Street

    1013 ft · 31 sec · West Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1042 ft · 26 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Cherry Street

    2193 ft · 44 sec · West Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Odum Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Odum Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway East

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East

  9. 9

    Continue on East Parker Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Parker Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway West

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Golden Isles Highway West

  11. 11

    Continue on Baxley Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Baxley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jarman Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jarman Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Coffee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lumber City Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Oak Street

    1543 ft · 38 sec · West Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Golden Isles Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Golden Isles Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on McRae Highway

    14.4 mi · 19 min · McRae Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Progress Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1106 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Larry Walker Parkway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Marshallville Road

    911 ft · 19 sec · Marshallville Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    974 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    2396 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  44. 44

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  45. 45

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  46. 46

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jesup 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
49 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McRae Highway
34.5 mi · 16%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 10%
East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 8%
Odum Highway
13.2 mi · 6%
Golden Isles Highway East
11.5 mi · 5%
Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

39.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawkinsville
01h 58m from Jesup
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Jesup and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hawkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Jesup and 102.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Jesup and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jesup and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 190.97 mi (307.34 km).

Jesup

#1 Jesup

County seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States

Population9,847
Coordinates31.6078500, -81.8863400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cherry Street (-81.886233, 31.607944)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.77 $65.55
Premium $4.78 $35.36 $70.71
Diesel $5.62 $41.62 $83.24

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jesup and Columbus. The current time is 15:15:14.

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.