How far is Leesburg, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Leesburg, GA to Columbus, GA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
81.01 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.44 mi
111.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.44 mi
Kilometers
111.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.01 mi
Kilometers
130.37 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-15T22:54
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Richland
GA

Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America

From Leesburg
40.6 mi
00h 43m
To Columbus
40.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Leesburg and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    139 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Avenue South

    606 ft · 17 sec · Walnut Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Linden Road West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Linden Road West

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 23%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 21%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 20%
Columbus Highway
7.97 mi · 10%
Linden Road West
0.99 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

17.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
00h 43m from Leesburg
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Leesburg and 40.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.33 one way or $22.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 69.44 mi (111.76 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

City in Lee County, Georgia, United States

Population3,080
Coordinates31.7321200, -84.1707400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.170822, 31.732459)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.33
Round trip
$22.66
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.33 $22.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.67 $25.33
Premium $4.78 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $5.62 $16.08 $32.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Columbus. The current time is 22:54:21.

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.