Origin
Columbus, GA
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Baxley, GA
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
184.6 mi
297 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baxley, GA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
Traveling from Columbus to Baxley covers 184.6 miles across the Southeast, making for a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes. Because the total duration is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Utilizing a combination of US 341, GA 96, and Macon Road, you will find this route serves as a straightforward connection through the heart of Georgia. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this drive offers a practical way to traverse the state’s interior regions.
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
92.3 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 184.6-mile path, which features a highway share of about 59 percent. The road transitions between varied road types, moving away from more populated areas into quieter stretches. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted segment of 54.6 miles while traveling on US 341, requiring steady focus during that portion of the trip. The character of the drive shifts as you move between local roads and larger highways, providing a balanced pace rather than a monotonous interstate grind. By staying mindful of these transitions, you can anticipate how the road feel changes under your tires as you approach Baxley.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 341 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 10th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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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~0m in
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10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Wynnton Road
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
84.1 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walk...
7
84.3 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224 / Marshallville Road
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224 / Marshallville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 341 | 54.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| GA 96 | 41.8 mi | 50m |
| Macon Road | 25.3 mi | 32m |
| Golden Isles Highway West | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Larry Walker Parkway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Perry Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Lumber City Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 341
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Baxley, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1
11 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
16 sec
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10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on GA 22 Spur
8.0 mi
·
12 min
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Macon Road
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on GA 22 Spur
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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GA 22 Spur
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 80; GA 22; GA 540
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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Beaver Run Road
9
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Macon Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
39 mi
·
46 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 96
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Orange Street
14
Continue on GA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 341; GA 7; GA 96
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 341; GA 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
17
Continue on US 341; GA 7
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the none lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
19
Merge onto I 75
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marshallville Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on GA 224
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Larry Walker Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 341; GA 11
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 341; GA 11
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Continue on US 341; GA 11
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 129; US 341; GA 11
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto GA 26
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commerce Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on US 341; GA 27
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 341; GA 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawkinsville Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
38 mi
·
53 min
·
US 341; GA 27
Use the none lane.
32
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
Use the none lane.
33
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jarman Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 341; GA 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxley Highway
Use the none lane.
36
Continue on US 341; GA 27
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Golden Isles Highway West
Use the none lane.
37
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Parker Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Arrive at destination
US 341; GA 27
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 4-hour and 6-minute duration allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive, which will help keep you refreshed for the final miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when you hit the longer 54.6-mile stretch on US 341, as service availability can fluctuate outside of town centers. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids peak local traffic in the Columbus area. Prioritize a steady pace to ensure you reach your destination in Baxley well within your expected travel window.
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 92.3 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baxley, 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.
+
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 184.6 miles and 4h 6m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 341 for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.3 mi from Columbus, GA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 92.3 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baxley, GA
The final approach into Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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
$29.54 one way
$59.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.73 | $69.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.01 | $82.02 |
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: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.38 | $8.86 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.15 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Baxley, GA
Evening in Baxley on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Clio, AL
92 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 6m 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 Baxley, GA covers 184.6 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 341, GA 96, Macon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.3 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 $29.54 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, GA to Baxley, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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