How far is LaFayette, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from LaFayette, GA to Columbus, GA is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaFayette and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFayette and Columbus.
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Start on Lafayette Square
53 m · 13 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto East Villanow Street
21 m · 9 sec · East Villanow Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
16.2 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
22.1 mi · 29 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Martha Berry Boulevard
582 ft · 13 sec · Martha Berry Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1917 ft · 40 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Bridge
152 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
126 m · 10 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 27 South, GA 53 West: Cedartown, Cave Spring
1369 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McCall Boulevard
2012 ft · 35 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on North Park Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Whitesville Street
1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 38 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 LaFayette 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
Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving LaFayette and Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaFayette to Columbus?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from LaFayette and 89.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around LaFayette and Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaFayette and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 155.95 mi (250.98 km).
#1 LaFayette
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 7,508 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048000, -85.2819000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
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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