Origin
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
154 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ball Ground, GA
Karol D
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 154 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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 $24.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
77 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 154 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wynnton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 185 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Ball Ground, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 185 North
8
Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
9
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
12
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
17
Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
19
Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
A P D Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
21
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
22
Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ball Ground Highway
23
Continue on Canton Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Canton Highway
24
Turn right
105 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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A. W. Roberts Drive
26
Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Gilmer Ferry Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 77 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 27m 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ball Ground, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbus, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 154 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 77 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ball Ground, GA
The final approach into Ball Ground, 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 Ball Ground, 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
$24.08 one way
$48.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.50 | $57.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Ball Ground, GA
Morning in Ball Ground on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m 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 Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 154 miles and takes about 2h 55m 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 77 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 $24.08 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.
The drive from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, GA to Ball Ground, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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