How far is Tallapoosa, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Tallapoosa, GA to Columbus, GA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallapoosa and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallapoosa and Columbus.
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Start on Head Avenue
112 m · 19 sec · Head Avenue
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp left
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Bremen, Carrollton
2139 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North Park Street
10.9 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 Tallapoosa 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallapoosa and Slight 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 Tallapoosa to Columbus?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 54.7 miles from Tallapoosa and 47.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallapoosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near LaGrange
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 LaGrange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallapoosa and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 90.37 mi (145.44 km).
#1 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
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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