How far is Waynesboro, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, GA to Columbus, GA is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Columbus.
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Start on Liberty Street
23 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway
2797 ft · 50 sec · Stapleton Highway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Emery Road
1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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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
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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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 Waynesboro 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.
Fall Line Freeway
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro to Columbus?
The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Waynesboro and 105.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waynesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 178.04 mi (286.52 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Burke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,388 |
| Coordinates | 33.0898700, -82.0156700 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.18 | $84.36 |
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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