How far is Morgan, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Morgan, GA to Columbus, GA is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.61 mi
01h 23m
Flight
67.73 mi
109 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.73 mi
Kilometers
109 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.61 mi
Kilometers
124.9 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
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
Lumpkin
GA

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

From Morgan
38.8 mi
00h 41m
To Columbus
38.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street Northeast

    43 m · 6 sec · School Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Street Northeast

    49 m · 5 sec · Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bermuda Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bermuda Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    2098 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Fountain Bridge Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Line Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · Line Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Fountain Bridge Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Fountain Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Veterans Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 21%
Fountain Bridge Road
8.97 mi · 12%
Line Street
2.72 mi · 4%
North Bermuda Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Veterans Parkway
0.79 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

40.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 41m from Morgan
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Morgan and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Morgan and 38.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morgan and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 67.73 mi (109 km).

Morgan

#1 Morgan

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States

Population1,835
Coordinates31.5376700, -84.5993600
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street Northeast (-84.599116, 31.537664)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.14 $24.27
Premium $4.78 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.62 $15.41 $30.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Columbus. The current time is 23:06:39.

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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.