How far is Zebulon, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Columbus, GA is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.31 mi
01h 22m
Flight
58.03 mi
93.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.03 mi
Kilometers
93.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.31 mi
Kilometers
108.32 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zebulon
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
Shiloh
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Zebulon
33.7 mi
00h 41m
To Columbus
33.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    12.5 mi · 22 min · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodbury Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street

    612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road

    25.8 mi · 35 min · Warm Springs Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Macon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Macon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 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 Zebulon 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warm Springs Road
25.8 mi · 38%
Concord Street
12.5 mi · 19%
Woodbury Highway
2.82 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.21 mi · 3%
Macon Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warm Springs Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Warm Springs Road

25.8 mi · 00h 35m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiloh
00h 41m from Zebulon
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zebulon and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Shiloh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Zebulon and 33.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zebulon and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Shiloh

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

114 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 58.03 mi (93.39 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.342695, 33.10235)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.50 $20.99
Premium $4.78 $11.32 $22.65
Diesel $5.62 $13.33 $26.66

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 Zebulon and Columbus. The current time is 00:24:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.