How far is Meigs, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Meigs, GA to Columbus, GA is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
126.96 mi
02h 10m
Flight
109.5 mi
176.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.5 mi
Kilometers
176.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.96 mi
Kilometers
204.32 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Mon, May 4, 8:50 PM EDT
Return by in Meigs
Mon, May 4, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meigs
2026-05-04T18:39
Arrive Columbus
Mon, May 4, 8:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meigs
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
Dawson
GA

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

From Meigs
63.6 mi
01h 05m
To Columbus
63.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    1596 ft · 54 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1692 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meigs 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Depot Street
43.8 mi · 35%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 15%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 13%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 13%
Columbus Highway
7.97 mi · 6%
Albany Highway
5.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Depot Street

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
01h 05m from Meigs
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meigs and Clear near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Meigs and 63.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meigs and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 109.5 mi (176.23 km).

Meigs

#1 Meigs

City in Mitchell and Thomas Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,029
Coordinates31.0724100, -84.0890700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-84.089259, 31.07231)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.78 $21.41 $42.81
Diesel $5.62 $25.20 $50.39

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Meigs and Columbus. The current time is 18:39:40.

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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.