How far is Unadilla, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Unadilla, GA to Columbus, GA is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
84.43 mi
01h 39m
Flight
74.31 mi
119.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.31 mi
Kilometers
119.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.43 mi
Kilometers
135.88 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 30, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Unadilla
Thu, Apr 30, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unadilla
2026-04-30T00:19
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 30, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unadilla
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
Ellaville
GA

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

From Unadilla
42.3 mi
00h 49m
To Columbus
42.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    126 m · 12 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    15.8 mi · 22 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street

    41 m · 5 sec · East Oglethorpe Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street

    14.1 mi · 20 min · East Oglethorpe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ellaville Road

    2934 ft · 56 sec · Ellaville Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 6th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Martha Berry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unadilla and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 19%
Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
15.8 mi · 19%
Martha Berry Highway
14.8 mi · 18%
East Oglethorpe Street
14.1 mi · 17%
2nd Street
11.8 mi · 14%
Walnut Street
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Clarke Duncan Highway

Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway

15.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellaville
00h 49m from Unadilla
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Unadilla and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Unadilla and 42.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Unadilla and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unadilla and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).

Unadilla

#1 Unadilla

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

Population3,492
Coordinates32.2615500, -83.7365700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-83.736599, 32.261558)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.20 $26.40
Premium $4.78 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.62 $16.76 $33.52

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Unadilla and Columbus. The current time is 00:19:42.

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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.