How far is Peachtree City, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Peachtree City, GA to Columbus, GA is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
82.01 mi
01h 21m
Flight
68.54 mi
110.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.54 mi
Kilometers
110.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.01 mi
Kilometers
131.99 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Peachtree City
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peachtree City
2026-04-17T02:10
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peachtree City
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
LaGrange
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

From Peachtree City
41.6 mi
00h 40m
To Columbus
40.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree City and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Floy Farr Parkway

    1453 ft · 34 sec · Floy Farr Parkway

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Floy Farr Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Floy Farr Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 85 South: Newnan, Shenandoah

    1286 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  8. 8

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peachtree City 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 54%
I 85 South
25.2 mi · 31%
Floy Farr Parkway
9.41 mi · 11%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Macon Road
1.07 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

44.7 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
00h 40m from Peachtree City
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peachtree City and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peachtree City to Columbus?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Peachtree City and 40.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peachtree City and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near LaGrange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around LaGrange, 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 LaGrange.

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

103 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peachtree City and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 68.54 mi (110.3 km).

Peachtree City

#1 Peachtree City

City in Fayette County, Georgia, United States of America

Population36,223
Coordinates33.3967800, -84.5957600
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lanier Avenue (-84.595758, 33.396852)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.78 $13.86 $27.71
Diesel $5.62 $16.31 $32.62

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Peachtree City and Columbus. The current time is 02:10:12.

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.