Origin
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Friday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
194.4 mi
313 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alma, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA covers 194.4 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Parkway, 10th Street, 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.2 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 194.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 194.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Parkway | — | — |
| 10th Street | — | — |
| 10th Avenue | — | — |
| Wynnton Road | — | — |
| Macon Road | — | — |
| Beaver Run Road | — | — |
| Orange Street | — | — |
| Vineville Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Alma, GA.
1
Start on Veterans Parkway
13 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
3
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
4
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
6
Continue on Macon Road
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Macon Road
7
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
8
Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
9
Continue on Macon Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Macon Road
10
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
39 mi
·
46 min
12
Turn right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue on Orange Street
351 ft
·
11 sec
·
Orange Street
14
Continue on Vineville Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
15
Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
16
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
17
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
18
Take the ramp right toward I-75 South: Valdosta
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I-75 South: Valdosta
19
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
21
Turn left onto Marshallville Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marshallville Road
22
Continue on Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Larry Walker Parkway
23
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
24
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
26
Continue on 341 Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
341 Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commerce Street
28
Continue on Broad Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
29
Continue straight
16 mi
·
20 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on Hawkinsville Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawkinsville Highway
31
Keep slight right
38 mi
·
53 min
32
Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
33
Continue on West Coffee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
34
Turn slight right onto Hazlehurst Denton Road
246 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hazlehurst Denton Road
35
Continue on North Tallahassee Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tallahassee Street
36
Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
37
Continue on Alma Road
423 ft
·
7 sec
·
Alma Road
38
Continue on Alma Highway
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Alma Highway
39
Turn right
6.3 mi
·
7 min
40
Turn left onto East 16th Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 16th Street
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.2 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alma, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Columbus, 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 Columbus, GA
This is one driving day of about 194.4 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Columbus, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.2 mi from Columbus, GA · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alma, GA
The final approach into Alma, 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 Alma, 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
$30.40 one way
$60.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.92 | $85.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.22 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Alma, GA
Morning in Alma on Friday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Ohio, GA
97 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
29 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA covers 194.4 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Parkway, 10th Street, 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.2 miles from Columbus, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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