How far is Waycross, GA from Columbus, GA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waycross and Columbus is 176.9 miles (284.69 km).

Flight distance from Waycross, GA to Columbus, GA is 176.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Waycross to Columbus with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waycross, Georgia to Columbus, Georgia is: 198.8 miles (319.94 km) by car.

Driving from Waycross to Columbus will take approximately 03 hours 29 minutes.

#1 Waycross

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

Population	13466
GPS Coordinates	31°12'49"N 82°21'21"W
Latitude	31.2136800
Longitude	-82.3557000
Altitude	39
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Georgia. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Columbus Museum and the Riverwalk.

Population	196442
GPS Coordinates	32°27'40"N 84°59'16"W
Latitude	32.4609800
Longitude	-84.9877100
Altitude	82
Country	United States

Starting point in Waycross: Church Street (-82.355711,31.213685)
Ending point in Columbus: 8th Street (-84.987719,32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time Between Waycross and Columbus

The distance between Waycross and Columbus is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waycross and Columbus. The current time is 21:24:07.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.56 liters (7.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waycross and Columbus.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waycross to Columbus is $21.01 (diesel $28.61).

Georgia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3	$3.43	$3.82	$4.08
Total	$21.01	$24.09	$26.8	$28.61

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waycross and Columbus (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.