How far is North Decatur, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Columbus, GA is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Decatur and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Columbus.
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Start on North Decatur Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Decatur Road;Oxford Road Northeast
43 m · 3 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Decatur Road
1062 ft · 21 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Decatur Road
14 m · 1 sec · North Decatur Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Decatur Road
895 ft · 18 sec · North Decatur Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oakdale Road Northeast
16 m · 2 sec · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
1 km · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Highland Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Boulevard Northeast
61 m · 4 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
833 ft · 21 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector
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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 North Decatur 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.
Sunny leaving North Decatur and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Columbus?
The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Lone Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from North Decatur and 56.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Decatur and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lone Oak.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 99.97 mi (160.88 km).
#1 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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