How far is Mount Vernon, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, GA to Columbus, GA is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
166.57 mi
02h 58m
Flight
141.09 mi
227.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.09 mi
Kilometers
227.06 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.57 mi
Kilometers
268.07 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Mount Vernon
83.3 mi
01h 29m
To Columbus
83.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    2153 ft · 36 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lothair Church Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lothair Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Red Bluff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Red Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    38.3 mi · 41 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville

    30 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.6 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1951 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
38.3 mi · 23%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 13%
North Railroad Avenue
5.2 mi · 3%
Lothair Church Road
4.17 mi · 3%
Red Bluff Road
0.79 mi
Vineville Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

39.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 29m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Columbus?

The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Mount Vernon and 83.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 141.09 mi (227.06 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,451
Coordinates32.1785100, -82.5945800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-82.594592, 32.17834)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.25 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
11.76 gal · 44.5 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.04 $52.09
Premium $4.78 $28.09 $56.19
Diesel $5.62 $33.07 $66.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Columbus. The current time is 05:02:41.

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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.