How far is Montgomery, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Montgomery, GA to Columbus, GA is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Columbus.
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Start on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue
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Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue
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Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135.5 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
1979 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
31.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1951 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Vineville Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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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 Montgomery 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
135 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Montgomery and Partly Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Columbus?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Montgomery and 128.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.44 one way or $62.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Montgomery and Partly Cloudy near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 228.84 mi (368.28 km).
#1 Montgomery
Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9404900, -81.1220500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $3.48 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $39.87 | $79.73 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $50.69 | $101.39 |
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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