The drive from Columbus, GA to Deenwood, GA covers 196.3 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, US 280, Victory Drive for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.2 miles on US 82.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
98.1 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 196.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Columbus, GA to Deenwood, GA covers 196.3 miles and takes about 4h 17m, 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 31 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
558 ft140 ft
Total Climb
471 ft
Total Descent
571 ft
Highest Point
558 ft
~42.1 mi in
Elevation Range
418 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 78.9 miles in near US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 78.9 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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; at 87.5 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
6
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
4
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 82; GA 520 / Clark Avenue
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520 / Clark Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
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 lane.
3
195.8 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|South Augusta Avenue
Turn right onto South Augusta Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbus, GA and Deenwood, 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 Deenwood, 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
16 mi·24 min·Victory Drive
4
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi·17 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 520
16 mi·19 min·Wall Street
7
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·North Parrott Street
8
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
9
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·33 sec·Vine Street Northwest
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
15
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway Street
16
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi·10 min·Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
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
18
Take the exit onto US 82; GA 520
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 82; GA 520
Exit 3Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
19
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·8 min·Clark Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·21 min·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 82; GA 520
18 mi·25 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi·2 min·5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
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.
25
Continue on US 82; GA 520
26 mi·32 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi·26 min·US 82; GA 520
27
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi·57 sec·Fulford Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
2.8 mi·4 min·Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto South Augusta Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Augusta Avenue
30
Continue on Augusta Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Augusta Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Augusta Avenue
Trip Plan
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 98.1 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 8m 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 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 2h 8m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deenwood, 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 196.3 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 98.1 mi from Columbus, GA
· 2h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 98.1 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 Deenwood, GA
The final approach into Deenwood, 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 Deenwood, 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
$30.70 one way
$61.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.56
$67.13
premium
$4.70
$36.33
$72.66
diesel
$5.61
$43.34
$86.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.9
0
$20.61
$9.42
Efficient EV
49.1
0
$17.18
$7.85
EV Truck/SUV
78.5
0
$27.48
$12.56
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Columbus, GA
Late night
in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 4:41AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Deenwood, GA
Late night
in Deenwood on Saturday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 4:41AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
54°F
Albany, GA
98 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
3 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 17m 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 Deenwood, GA covers 196.3 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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 98.1 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 $30.70 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 is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 78.9 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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; at 87.5 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Columbus, GA and Deenwood, GA, road signs point toward Camilla and Tifton.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 140 ft to 558 ft elevation with about 471 ft of total climbing.
