How far is Rockmart, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Rockmart, GA to Columbus, GA is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
122.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
106.56 mi
171.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.56 mi
Kilometers
171.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.04 mi
Kilometers
196.4 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, May 31, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Rockmart
Sun, May 31, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockmart
2026-05-31T06:24
Arrive Columbus
Sun, May 31, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockmart
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
Franklin
GA

City in Heard County, Georgia, USA

From Rockmart
63.1 mi
01h 09m
To Columbus
58.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Goodyear Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Goodyear Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nathan Dean Parkway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Yorkville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yorkville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Nathan Dean Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Nathan Dean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Industrial Boulevard

    10 m · 1 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Industrial Boulevard

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Industrial Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 16: LaGrange, Carrollton

    1408 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    2753 ft · 58 sec · South Park Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    35.9 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  21. 21

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockmart 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 29%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 26%
Nathan Dean Highway
15.7 mi · 13%
Industrial Boulevard
10.6 mi · 9%
New Franklin Road
7.54 mi · 6%
Hamilton Road
7.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

35.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 09m from Rockmart
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockmart and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockmart to Columbus?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Rockmart and 58.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockmart and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

80 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

87 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockmart and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 106.56 mi (171.49 km).

Rockmart

#1 Rockmart

City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,492
Coordinates34.0026000, -85.0416100
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear Street (-85.041609, 34.002686)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.78 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $5.62 $24.24 $48.48

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockmart and Columbus. The current time is 06:24:27.

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.