How far is Lakeview, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Lakeview, GA to Columbus, GA is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeview and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview and Columbus.
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Start on Park Street
21 m · 9 sec · Park Street
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Turn sharp right onto Lakeview Drive
797 ft · 20 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Cross Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
2272 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
1040 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 Bypass West: Birmingham, Tampa
2151 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19.1 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 48 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 Lakeview 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 01h 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.
Clear leaving Lakeview and Mostly Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeview to Columbus?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Mableton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.5 miles from Lakeview and 107.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.65 one way or $57.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Lakeview and Mostly Clear near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Mableton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mableton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 174.69 mi (281.14 km).
#1 Lakeview
Lakeview is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9792400, -85.2588400 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $35.58 | $71.16 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $43.49 | $86.98 |
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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