Origin
Columbus, GA
Afternoon in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Ellaville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellaville, GA
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
Columbus, GA to Ellaville, GA is 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Clarke Duncan Highway, Victory Drive, and East 6th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Georgia, staying within the Southeast region. Expect a local feel for the majority of this trip, which is well within the capabilities of a single day. It’s a quick journey that makes for an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple point-to-point move.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke Duncan Highway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Victory Drive | 14.8 mi | 22m |
| East 6th Avenue | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| 6th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ellaville Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Oglethorpe Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clarke Duncan Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Ellaville, 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
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 26
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Ellaville Road
7
Continue on GA 26
13 mi
·
18 min
·
East 6th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
GA 26
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ellaville, GA
Afternoon in Ellaville on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive. With a highway share of 100%, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entirety of the 47.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles on Clarke Duncan Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through different local environments. This isn't a high-speed, open-road experience; rather, it's a more engaged drive through populated areas.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Clarke Duncan Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, GA to Ellaville, GA is easy. At 1h 9m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 16 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Clarke Duncan Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 16 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ellaville, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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