How far is Lumpkin, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Lumpkin, GA to Columbus, GA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.31 mi
00h 39m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, May 24, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumpkin
2026-05-24T14:38
Arrive Columbus
Sun, May 24, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lumpkin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cusseta
GA

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

From Lumpkin
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Columbus
18 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lumpkin and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    26 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martha Berry Highway

    18 mi · 21 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
34.2 mi · 94%
Chestnut Street
0.73 mi · 2%
6th Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
4th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
9th Street
0.16 mi
Veterans Parkway
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Martha Berry Highway

Merge slight left onto Martha Berry Highway

18 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
00h 19m from Lumpkin
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumpkin and 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 Lumpkin to Columbus?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lumpkin and 18 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lumpkin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).

Lumpkin

#1 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,093
Coordinates32.0509900, -84.7990900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-84.799086, 32.051109)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.78 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.62 $7.20 $14.40

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumpkin and Columbus. The current time is 14:38:36.

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.