How far is Mount Airy, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Mount Airy, GA to Columbus, GA is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Airy and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy and Columbus.
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Start on 7th Street
838 ft · 38 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Old Main Street
111 m · 18 sec · Old Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway
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Continue on Wyly Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · Wyly Street South
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street South
1365 ft · 30 sec · Main Street South
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Turn left onto Irvin Street
803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street
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Turn right onto Level Grove Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Continue on Old Level Grove Road
2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road
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Continue on Level Grove Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
930 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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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 Mount Airy 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.
I 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Airy and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Airy to Columbus?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Mount Airy and 92.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Airy and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Union City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union City.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Airy and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 165.99 mi (267.14 km).
#1 Mount Airy
Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,280 |
| Coordinates | 34.5187100, -83.5007300 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $26.02 | $52.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.95 | $73.90 |
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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