Origin
Aragon, GA
Late night in Aragon on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Aragon, GA to Columbus, GA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
128.7 mi
207 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aragon, GA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
Embarking on a 128.7-mile journey from Aragon, GA, to Columbus, GA, will take approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes of driving time. This route, primarily utilizing Chet Atkins Parkway and Martha Berry Highway before transitioning to GA 101, is well-suited for a single-day trip, especially with a projected fuel cost of around $20. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a comfortable exploration through Georgia's Southeast region. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this adventure within a day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.3 miles from Aragon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 128.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive presents a balanced mix, with 47% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.9 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway, offering a good period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts throughout the journey, moving from more open highway segments to potentially more local road characteristics as you progress toward Columbus. Expect a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near GA 101.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 128.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (GA 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 278; GA 6; GA 101 / Nathan Dean Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (GA 101 / Industrial Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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GA 101
At end of road, turn left onto GA 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 278; GA 6; GA 101 / Nathan Dean Parkway
Turn left onto US 278; GA 6; GA 101 / Nathan Dean Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
24 mi into trip
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~33m in
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GA 101 / Industrial Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto GA 101 / Industrial Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
125 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
8
125.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 22 Spur West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Aragon, GA to Columbus, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Carrollton along the way.
Carrollton
40.8 mi in
|
~58m
|
via US 27 Alternate; GA 16
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 35.9 mi | 38m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 31.7 mi | 37m |
| GA 101 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Industrial Boulevard | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| New Franklin Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Hamilton Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Nathan Dean Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| GA 166 Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 35.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aragon, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto GA 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 101
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 278; GA 6; GA 101
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn right onto GA 101; GA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yorkville Highway
5
Continue on GA 101; GA 113
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Nathan Dean Highway
6
Continue on GA 101; GA 113
14 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 101; GA 113
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto GA 101
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
8
Continue on GA 101
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 166
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bankhead Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto GA 166 Connector
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 166 Connector
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 27 Alternate; GA 16
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 27 Alternate; GA 16
Toward US 27, GA 16: LaGrange, Carrollton
12
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1; GA 16
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Park Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 27; GA 1
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 27; GA 1
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
New Franklin Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgan Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Whitesville Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
19
Merge onto I 185
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
25
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
26
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
27
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 47-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day, especially since it’s a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, planning your fill-up before you leave Aragon is a sensible step. The longest stretch without a major change is 35.9 miles, so if you prefer more frequent breaks, plan to stop around that mark. Given the manageable distance, you have flexibility; however, if you find yourself needing a rest, the single recommended stop should suffice for this Georgia-to-Georgia route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Aragon, GA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.3 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Aragon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aragon, GA
This is one driving day of about 128.7 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Aragon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 35.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.3 mi from Aragon, GA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Aragon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbus, GA
The final approach into Columbus, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.13 one way
$40.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbus, GA
Late night in Columbus on Friday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Zion, GA
64 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aragon, GA to Columbus, GA covers 128.7 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway, GA 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.3 miles from Aragon, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 128.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (GA 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (US 278; GA 6; GA 101 / Nathan Dean Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (GA 101 / Industrial Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Aragon, GA to Columbus, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Carrollton along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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