Origin
Columbus, GA
Late night in Columbus on Friday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Dallas, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
120.4 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Dallas, GA covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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 $18.83 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
60.2 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 120.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 120.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, GA to Dallas, GA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Dallas, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Parkway | — | — |
| 10th Street | — | — |
| 10th Avenue | — | — |
| Wynnton Road | — | — |
| Macon Road | — | — |
| I 185 North | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Dallas, 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
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 154: McCollum, Sharpsburg Road
11
Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharpsburg McCollum Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
14
Turn left onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
17
Turn sharp left onto Campbellton Fairburn Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellton Fairburn Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 166
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 166
19
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 166
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 166
20
Turn left onto Fairburn Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Fairburn Road
21
Continue on Dallas Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dallas Highway
22
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
23
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Road
24
Continue on Hiram Douglasville Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hiram Douglasville Highway
25
Turn left onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
26
Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
27
Turn right onto Nathan Dean Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nathan Dean Boulevard
28
Turn left onto Henry Y Holland Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Henry Y Holland Drive
29
Turn right onto Hardee Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hardee Street
30
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
31
Turn right onto East Griffin Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Griffin Street
32
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 60.2 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 17m 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, 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 120.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 60.2 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, GA
The final approach into Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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
$18.83 one way
$37.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.59 | $41.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $22.28 | $44.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.58 | $53.17 |
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: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
Gas CO2
42 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.
Destination
Dallas, GA
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Palmetto, GA
60 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
1 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 35m 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 Dallas, GA covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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 60.2 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 $18.83 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 Dallas, GA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Dallas, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, GA to Dallas, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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