How far is Moultrie, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Moultrie, GA to Columbus, GA is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
124.29 mi
02h 12m
Flight
113.08 mi
181.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.08 mi
Kilometers
181.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.29 mi
Kilometers
200.03 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Moultrie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moultrie
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moultrie
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 Moultrie
62.3 mi
01h 06m
To Columbus
62.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    96 m · 9 sec · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

    114 m · 15 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest

    116 m · 20 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Tifton Highway

    978 ft · 20 sec · Tifton Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sylvester Highway

    65 m · 9 sec · Sylvester Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Sylvester Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Sylvester Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moultrie 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Expressway
20.2 mi · 16%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 15%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 14%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 13%
Columbus Highway
7.97 mi · 6%
Albany Highway
5.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
113.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
01h 06m from Moultrie
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moultrie and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 62.3 miles from Moultrie and 62.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moultrie and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moultrie and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 113.08 mi (181.98 km).

Moultrie

#1 Moultrie

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

Population14,149
Coordinates31.1799100, -83.7890600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: West Central Avenue (-83.789059, 31.179935)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 Moultrie and Columbus. The current time is 00:48:50.

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.