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Trip from Columbus, GA to Cordele, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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county seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Cordele, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, GA to Cordele, GA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 30, Clarke Duncan Highway, Lamar Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on GA 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.17 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.3 miles from Columbus, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Columbus, GA to Cordele, GA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 16 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (GA 41 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (Parkview Place): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
16 mi into trip | ~24m in | GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway

Turn left onto GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
32.9 mi into trip | ~48m in | GA 41 / Broad Street

Turn right onto GA 41 / Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
59 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | Parkview Place

Turn left onto Parkview Place

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | District Line Road

Turn left onto District Line Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
80 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | US 280; GA 30

Turn left onto US 280; GA 30

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 30 19.1 mi 26m
Clarke Duncan Highway 15.9 mi 21m
Lamar Road 15.3 mi 21m
Victory Drive 14.8 mi 22m
US 280 13.9 mi 20m
Preston Road 5.9 mi 8m
East Lamar Street 1.4 mi 3m
6th Avenue 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: GA 30 — 19.1 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27; GA 1

0.5 mi · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
2

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

0.7 mi · 1 min · 4th Street
3

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

15 mi · 22 min · Victory Drive
4

Turn left onto GA 26

16 mi · 21 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on GA 26

1.0 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
6

Turn right onto GA 41

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on GA 41

5.9 mi · 8 min · Preston Road
8

Turn left onto GA 30

19 mi · 26 min · GA 30
9

Turn right onto US 19; GA 3; GA 30

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto Parkview Place

218 ft · 6 sec · Parkview Place
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on McGarrah Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · McGarrah Street
12

Continue on Cotton Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Cotton Avenue
13

Turn left onto Wheeler Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Wheeler Street
14

Continue on Prince Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Prince Street
15

Turn left onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Lamar Street
16

Continue on US 280; GA 30

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 280; GA 30
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto District Line Road

0.2 mi · 16 sec · District Line Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Lamar Road

15 mi · 21 min · Lamar Road
19

Turn left onto US 280; GA 30

11 mi · 15 min · US 280; GA 30
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

US 280; GA 30; GA 90

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 20 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, 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 90.6 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Columbus, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 30 for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.3 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 5m into the drive

city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Americus, GA

45 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

Cusseta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buena Vista, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cordele, GA

The final approach into Cordele, 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 Cordele, 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

$14.17 one way

$28.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.49 $30.98
premium $4.70 $16.77 $33.54
diesel $5.61 $20.00 $40.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Columbus, GA

Evening in Columbus on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 8:14PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Cordele, GA

Evening in Cordele on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

22 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 12m 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 Cordele, GA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 30, Clarke Duncan Highway, Lamar Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 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 $14.17 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 16 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (GA 41 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (Parkview Place): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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