Trip from Columbus, GA to Blackshear, GA

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

207.2 mi

333 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 20m ★

6 AM

4h 33m

8 AM

5h 0m

10 AM

4h 43m

12 PM

4h 40m

3 PM

4h 44m

5 PM

4h 59m

8 PM

4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Blackshear, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Columbus to Blackshear covers 207.2 miles across the heart of Georgia, typically taking about 4 hours and 33 minutes of drive time. This trip works perfectly as a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget roughly $33 for fuel, making it a relatively affordable trek through the Southeast. The route utilizes a combination of US 82, US 280, and Victory Drive to navigate between these two points. By staying on this path, you get a straightforward connection that balances distance and travel time effectively.

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

103.6 miles from Columbus, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, as roughly 56% of your time will be spent on highways. The road transitions through varying environments, keeping the journey from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 83.2 miles while traveling along US 82, which serves as a significant portion of your transit. Because the drive is classified as a mixed profile, you should be prepared for shifts in road quality and traffic density as you move between local roads and larger thoroughfares.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.2 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.9 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.1 miles (US 82; GA 520): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway

Depart onto US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

78.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla

87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 82; GA 520

Take the exit onto US 82; GA 520 toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3 Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

193.1 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | Albany Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / none lanes.

198 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in | US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue

Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Columbus, GA and Blackshear, GA, road signs point toward Camilla and Tifton.

Camilla

78.9 mi in | ~1h 41m | via US 82; GA 520

Tifton

87.1 mi in | ~1h 52m | via US 82; GA 520

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 82	83.2 mi	1h 45m
US 280	18.6 mi	21m
Victory Drive	16.3 mi	24m
Wall Street	16 mi	19m
Sylvester Highway	15.3 mi	21m
Albany Highway	14.2 mi	17m
Liberty Expressway	8.1 mi	10m
Columbus Highway	8 mi	9m

Longest stretch: US 82 — 83.2 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Blackshear, GA.

Start on US 27; GA 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

16 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 280; GA 520

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 280; GA 520

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 280; GA 520

15 mi · 17 min · US 280; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 520

16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 520

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Parrott Street

Continue on GA 520

8.0 mi · 9 min · Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Vine Street Northwest

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway Street

Continue on US 82; GA 520

8.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520

8.1 mi · 10 min · Liberty Expressway

Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 82; GA 520

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 82; GA 520

Exit 3 Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520

5.4 mi · 8 min · Clark Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 21 min · Sylvester Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

18 mi · 25 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

1.5 mi · 2 min · 5th Street East

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

26 mi · 32 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

23 mi · 26 min · US 82; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Fulford Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Fulford Road

At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

4.9 mi · 8 min · Albany Avenue

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38

3.1 mi · 5 min · Plant Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 84; GA 38

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 15; GA 121

26 ft · 0 sec · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

GA 15; GA 121

Trip Plan

Since this is a straightforward 4-hour and 33-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Blackshear with plenty of daylight remaining. Given the 83.2-mile stretch on US 82, make sure your tank is topped off before hitting that section to avoid any mid-stretch fuel anxiety. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to pace yourself, as you are not under pressure to reach a halfway point for an overnight stay.

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 103.6 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.2 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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 103.6 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackshear, 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 207.2 miles and 4h 33m.

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 82 for about 83.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.6 mi from Columbus, GA · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

104 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, GA to Blackshear, GA

122.2 mi · 2h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.6 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.2 miles.

Arriving in Blackshear, GA

The final approach into Blackshear, 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 Blackshear, 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

$33.16 one way

$66.32 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$36.13	$72.26
premium	$4.78	$38.98	$77.95
diesel	$5.64	$46.03	$92.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.2	0	$21.76	$9.95
Efficient EV	51.8	0	$18.13	$8.29
EV Truck/SUV	82.9	1	$29.01	$13.26

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Columbus, GA

Evening in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blackshear, GA

Evening in Blackshear on Sunday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

62°F

Albany, GA

104 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

2 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

4h 33m 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 Blackshear, GA covers 207.2 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 82, US 280, Victory Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.6 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 $33.16 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.

Between Columbus, GA and Blackshear, GA, road signs point toward Camilla and Tifton.

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Trip from Columbus, GA to Blackshear, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Blackshear, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Columbus, GA

Blackshear, GA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 33m on the road

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