How far is Warrenton, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Warrenton, GA to Columbus, GA is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.14 mi
03h 13m
Flight
149.86 mi
241.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.14 mi
Kilometers
297.95 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Warrenton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrenton
2026-04-15T20:31
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrenton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Warrenton
87.7 mi
01h 36m
To Columbus
97.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1352 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Macon Highway

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Macon Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Milledgeville Highway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Milledgeville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Sparta Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Shurling Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrenton 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
77.6 mi · 42%
Sparta Highway
36.8 mi · 20%
Macon Highway
22.9 mi · 12%
Milledgeville Highway
11.7 mi · 6%
GA 540
9.73 mi · 5%
Shurling Drive
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 36m from Warrenton
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warrenton and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Warrenton and 97.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warrenton and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.18 km).

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#1 Warrenton

Ghost town in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,707
Coordinates33.4070800, -82.6620800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.662074, 33.407)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.73 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.06 gal · 49.46 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.78 $31.20 $62.40
Diesel $5.62 $36.72 $73.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrenton and Columbus. The current time is 20:31:39.

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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.