How far is Nashville, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Nashville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.6 mi
02h 40m
Flight
133.81 mi
215.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.81 mi
Kilometers
215.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.6 mi
Kilometers
242.37 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Sasser
GA

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

From Nashville
75.4 mi
01h 20m
To Columbus
75.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Davis Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Davis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Marion Avenue

    999 ft · 29 sec · West Marion Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tifton Road

    21.8 mi · 30 min · Tifton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwell Boulevard

    659 ft · 18 sec · Southwell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, GA 520: Albany, Waycross

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    32 mi · 44 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Clark Avenue

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2613 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
32 mi · 21%
Tifton Road
21.8 mi · 14%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 12%
Liberty Expressway
17.8 mi · 12%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 11%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Turn left onto West 7th Street

32 mi · 00h 44m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
01h 20m from Nashville
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nashville 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 Nashville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Nashville and 75.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 133.81 mi (215.34 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

Population4,811
Coordinates31.2074200, -83.2501500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: North Davis Street (-83.250165, 31.207421)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $21.07
Round trip
$42.15
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.07 $42.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.78 $25.42 $50.84
Diesel $5.62 $29.92 $59.84

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 Nashville and Columbus. The current time is 23:01:12.

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.