How far is Villa Rica, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Villa Rica, GA to Columbus, GA is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
102.92 mi
01h 52m
Flight
87.91 mi
141.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.91 mi
Kilometers
141.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.92 mi
Kilometers
165.64 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Mon, Apr 20, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Rica
2026-04-19T22:31
Arrive Columbus
Mon, Apr 20, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Rica
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
LaGrange
GA

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

From Villa Rica
51.9 mi
00h 56m
To Columbus
51 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Temple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Carroll Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Villa Rica Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Carrollton Villa Rica Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

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

    1408 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    2753 ft · 58 sec · South Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    35.9 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  15. 15

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Rica 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 35%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 31%
Carrollton Villa Rica Highway
7.97 mi · 8%
New Franklin Road
7.54 mi · 7%
Hamilton Road
7.16 mi · 7%
Bankhead Highway
2.92 mi · 3%
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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaGrange
00h 56m from Villa Rica
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Villa Rica and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Villa Rica to Columbus?

The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 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 51.9 miles from Villa Rica and 51 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Villa Rica and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near LaGrange

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

103 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Rica and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 87.91 mi (141.48 km).

Villa Rica

#1 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Street (-84.919061, 33.732085)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.76
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.38 $28.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.78 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.62 $20.42 $40.83

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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There is no time difference between Villa Rica and Columbus. The current time is 22:31:27.

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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.