How far is Shannon, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Shannon, GA to Columbus, GA is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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 Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Columbus.
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Start on Calhoun Road Northeast
672 ft · 24 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Burlington Road Northeast
1542 ft · 1 min · Burlington Road Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Todd Road Northeast
1128 ft · 50 sec · Todd Road Northeast
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Turn left onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Continue on North Broad Street Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street Northeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
989 ft · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto Turner McCall Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
1715 ft · 29 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on North Park Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Whitesville Street
1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 38 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 Shannon 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.
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.
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 Shannon 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 Shannon to Columbus?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Roopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Shannon and 76.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Roopville
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 Roopville.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 129.69 mi (208.72 km).
#1 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3367600, -85.0713400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.52 | $18.96 | $37.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
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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