How far is Monticello, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Monticello, GA to Columbus, GA is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
114.56 mi
02h 14m
Flight
95.54 mi
153.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.54 mi
Kilometers
153.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.56 mi
Kilometers
184.37 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-15T04:40
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Culloden
GA

Human settlement in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

From Monticello
56.5 mi
01h 07m
To Columbus
58 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Warren Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Warren Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Forsyth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Continue on GA 83

    5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83

  5. 5

    Continue on GA Hwy 83

    18.9 mi · 26 min · GA Hwy 83

  6. 6

    Continue on North Lee Street

    18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Hopewell Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    1239 ft · 37 sec · North Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.3 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Macon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Macon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA Hwy 83
18.9 mi · 16%
North Lee Street
18.4 mi · 16%
West Hopewell Road
7.08 mi · 6%
GA 83
5.39 mi · 5%
West Monroe Street
4.18 mi · 4%
Macon Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

GA Hwy 83

Continue on GA Hwy 83

18.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culloden
01h 07m from Monticello
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Monticello and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Monticello and 58 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Culloden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Culloden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Culloden.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

108 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 95.54 mi (153.76 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

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

Population2,766
Coordinates33.3048500, -83.6832300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: North Warren Street (-83.683373, 33.3049)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $16.00
Round trip
$32.00
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.00 $32.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.89 $35.79
Premium $4.78 $19.30 $38.61
Diesel $5.62 $22.72 $45.44

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Columbus. The current time is 04:40:15.

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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.