How far is Kingsland, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Kingsland, GA to Columbus, GA is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
252.61 mi
04h 26m
Flight
225.4 mi
362.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.4 mi
Kilometers
362.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.61 mi
Kilometers
406.53 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM EDT
Return by in Kingsland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsland
2026-04-15T14:56
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsland
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
Tifton
GA

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

From Kingsland
126.3 mi
02h 13m
To Columbus
126.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · East King Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West King Street

    18.8 mi · 28 min · West King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indian Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Clark Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    2613 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  27. 27

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsland 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
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
102 mi · 40%
US 1 North
32.2 mi · 13%
West King Street
18.8 mi · 7%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 7%
Liberty Expressway
17.8 mi · 7%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

32.2 mi · 00h 39m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tifton
02h 13m from Kingsland
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Kingsland and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Tifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Kingsland and 126.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.29 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsland and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 225.4 mi (362.74 km).

Kingsland

#1 Kingsland

City in Camden County, Georgia, United States

Population18,292
Coordinates30.7999600, -81.6898300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Avenue (-81.689852, 30.800053)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.74 L · about $35.29
Round trip
$70.59
17.82 gal · 67.48 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.29 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.78 $42.57 $85.14
Diesel $5.62 $50.11 $100.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsland and Columbus. The current time is 14:56:53.

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.