How far is Locust Grove, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Columbus, GA is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Grove and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Columbus.
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Start on North Jackson Street
28 m · 10 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left
1221 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
3030 ft · 60 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on Locust Grove-Griffin Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Locust Grove-Griffin Road
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Continue on Locust Grove Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Locust Grove Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Locust Grove Road
39 m · 3 sec · Locust Grove Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1857 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn slight right onto South Hill Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Hill Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Concord Street
12.5 mi · 22 min · Concord Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Woodbury Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street
612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road
25.8 mi · 35 min · Warm Springs Road
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Macon Road
1.8 mi · 3 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 Locust Grove and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Warm Springs Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road
25.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Columbus?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Locust Grove and 45.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
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 Woodbury.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 79.6 mi (128.11 km).
#1 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
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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