How far is Oakwood, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Columbus, GA is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.67 mi
02h 25m
Flight
137.67 mi
221.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.67 mi
Kilometers
221.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.67 mi
Kilometers
248.91 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Oakwood
77.9 mi
01h 12m
To Columbus
76.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°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 Oakwood and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Street

    2139 ft · 59 sec · Allen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plainview Road

    1864 ft · 55 sec · Plainview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thurmond Tanner Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Thurmond Tanner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

    889 ft · 29 sec · H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 36%
Lanier Parkway
46.7 mi · 30%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 29%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Thurmond Tanner Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
01h 12m from Oakwood
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakwood 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 Oakwood to Columbus?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Oakwood and 76.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmetto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 137.67 mi (221.56 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

Population4,305
Coordinates34.2276000, -83.8843500
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Street (-83.884357, 34.227595)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $21.63
Round trip
$43.25
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.63 $43.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.18 $48.36
Premium $4.78 $26.09 $52.18
Diesel $5.62 $30.71 $61.41

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 Oakwood and Columbus. The current time is 22:12:48.

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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.