How far is Springfield, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Springfield, GA to Columbus, GA is about 240 miles (386.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Columbus.
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Start on Gum Street
42 m · 12 sec · Gum Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
1582 ft · 50 sec · East Madison Street
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Continue on State Road 119
4.9 mi · 9 min · State Road 119
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
2135 ft · 44 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springfield Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Avenue
6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Avenue
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Keep slight left
754 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Mud Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Mud Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 80 East
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 80 East
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
854 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp right toward GA 119: Pembroke, Fort Stewart
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
108.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
1979 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 358: Allentown, Danville
30 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
31.6 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1951 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Vineville Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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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 Springfield and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
108 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Springfield and Clear near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Columbus?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Springfield and 120.7 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Clear near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 214.5 mi (345.2 km).
#1 Springfield
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,889 |
| Coordinates | 32.3724100, -81.3115000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.51 | $75.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.64 | $95.27 |
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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