How far is Rochelle, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Rochelle, GA to Columbus, GA is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochelle and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochelle and Columbus.
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Start on Ashley Street
16 m · 5 sec · Ashley Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
30.3 mi · 45 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Road
15.3 mi · 21 min · Lamar Road
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Turn left onto District Line Road
1135 ft · 20 sec · District Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Prince Street
1091 ft · 32 sec · Prince Street
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Continue on Wheeler Street
744 ft · 23 sec · Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto Cotton Avenue
559 ft · 15 sec · Cotton Avenue
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Continue on McGarrah Street
1326 ft · 37 sec · McGarrah Street
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Take the ramp straight toward McGarrah Street
130 m · 12 sec · McGarrah Street
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Merge slight left onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard
1609 ft · 42 sec · North Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Adderton Street
1 km · 1 min · Adderton Street
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Continue on Americus Friendship Road
18.5 mi · 26 min · Americus Friendship Road
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
14.8 mi · 22 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 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 Rochelle and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
1st Avenue
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
30.3 mi · 00h 45m
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 Rochelle and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochelle to Columbus?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Rochelle and 56.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochelle and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochelle and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 96.21 mi (154.84 km).
#1 Rochelle
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 31.9510100, -83.4562700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
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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