How far is Lithonia, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Lithonia, GA to Columbus, GA is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lithonia and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lithonia and Columbus.
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Start on Rock Chapel Road
17 m · 3 sec · Rock Chapel Road
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Continue on Main Street
2933 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Evans Mill Road
2356 ft · 58 sec · Evans Mill Road
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Turn right onto Old Hillandale Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Hillandale Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West
3113 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 52 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 Lithonia 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 85 South
Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lithonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lithonia to Columbus?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Lithonia and 59.7 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lithonia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Grantville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lithonia and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 100.43 mi (161.62 km).
#1 Lithonia
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,321 |
| Coordinates | 33.7123300, -84.1051900 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
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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