Trip from Columbus, GA to Chester, GA

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Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

122.2 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 33m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 5m

10 AM

2h 51m

12 PM

2h 49m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 4m

8 PM

2h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, GA to Chester, GA covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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 $19.11 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

61.1 miles from Columbus, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 122.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

656 ft 239 ft

Total Climb

708 ft

Total Descent

586 ft

Highest Point

656 ft

~43.6 mi in

Elevation Range

417 ft

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 Chester, GA is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Chester, 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
Beaver Run Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Orange Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Vineville Street	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 Chester, GA.

Start on Veterans Parkway

13 ft · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

Continue on Veterans Parkway

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 10th Street

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road

Continue on Macon Road

8.0 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

Continue on Macon Road

17 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

39 mi · 46 min

Turn right

2.7 mi · 3 min

Continue on Orange Street

351 ft · 11 sec · Orange Street

Continue on Vineville Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Vineville Street

Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

Turn left

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Continue on East Church Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

Continue on Miami Valley Road

7.3 mi · 9 min · Miami Valley Road

Continue straight

2.8 mi · 3 min

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 3 min

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

9.9 mi · 13 min

Turn slight right

243 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight

10 mi · 13 min

Continue on Highway 87 Bypass North

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North

Continue straight

1.8 mi · 2 min

Turn left onto Chester Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chester Road

Continue on Airport Road

4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Road

Continue on Chester Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Chester Road

Keep slight right to continue on Chester-Cochran Highway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Chester-Cochran Highway

Continue on Main Street West

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street West

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 61.1 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 21m 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chester, 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 122.2 miles and 2h 43m.

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 61.1 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

61 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chester, GA

The final approach into Chester, 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 Chester, 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

$19.11 one way

$38.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$20.89	$41.79
premium	$4.70	$22.62	$45.23
diesel	$5.61	$26.98	$53.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.7	$12.83	$5.87
Efficient EV	30.6	$10.69	$4.89
EV Truck/SUV	48.9	$17.11	$7.82

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Late night in Columbus on Wednesday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:15PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Chester, GA

Late night in Chester on Wednesday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°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

32 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 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Chester, GA covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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 61.1 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 $19.11 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 Chester, GA is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Chester, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Columbus, GA to Chester, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 239 ft to 656 ft elevation with about 708 ft of total climbing.

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