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Trip from Columbus, GA to Locust Grove, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

92.4 mi

149 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Locust Grove, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, GA to Locust Grove, GA covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 85, Columbus-Manchester Expressway, US 27 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on GA 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.45 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.

Midpoint

46.2 miles from Columbus, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Columbus, GA to Locust Grove, GA covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway

Continue onto US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | 10th Avenue

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Wynnton Road

Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7A Toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester
6
37.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | GA 41; GA 85

At end of road, turn left onto GA 41; GA 85

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 85 15.8 mi 22m
Columbus-Manchester Expressway 13.4 mi 16m
US 27 Alternate 12.8 mi 19m
Concord Street 12.6 mi 22m
Jackson Road 6.4 mi 9m
Zebulon Road 6.4 mi 8m
South Main Street 3.4 mi 4m
Griffin Street 3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: GA 85 — 15.8 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27; GA 1

11 ft · 5 sec · Veterans Parkway
2

Continue on US 27; GA 1

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
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
Use the left lane.
5

Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on GA 22 Spur

1.1 mi · 1 min · Macon Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 185 North Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 185

1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7A Toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto US 27 Alt; GA 85

13 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 27 Alternate; GA 85

13 mi · 19 min · US 27 Alternate; GA 85
12

Turn straight onto GA 85; GA 116

6.2 mi · 8 min · GA 85; GA 116
13

At end of road, turn left onto GA 41; GA 85

1.4 mi · 3 min · GA 41; GA 85
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto GA 85

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Foster Street
15

Turn left onto GA 85

9.6 mi · 13 min · GA 85
16

Turn right onto GA 18; GA 74; GA 109

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodbury Highway
17

Continue on GA 18; GA 74; GA 109

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

Continue on GA 18; GA 109

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on GA 18

13 mi · 22 min · Concord Street
20

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3

3.0 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
21

Continue on US 19; GA 3

6.4 mi · 8 min · Zebulon Road
22

Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto GA 155

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broadway Street
24

Continue on GA 155

6.4 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road
25

Turn left onto Locust Grove Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Locust Grove Road
26

Continue on Locust Grove-Griffin Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Locust Grove-Griffin Road
27

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
28

At end of road, turn left onto US 23; GA 42

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 23; GA 42
29

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

93 ft · 4 sec · North Jackson Street
30

Arrive at destination

North Jackson Street

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 46.2 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust Grove, 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 92.4 miles and 2h 20m.

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 85 for about 15.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.2 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 6m into the drive

city in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manchester, GA

46 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

Hamilton, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Manchester, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Locust Grove, GA

The final approach into Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Georgia

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Milltown Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.6

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17063231876

Visit website

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17062218792

Visit website

Milltown Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17063231876

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+17063279798

Visit website

Exodus Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

+17069400251

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17062216642

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Columbus

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+17062218680

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.45 one way

$28.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.80 $31.60
premium $4.70 $17.10 $34.20
diesel $5.61 $20.40 $40.80

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: 32.3 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 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.09 $3.70
EV Truck/SUV 37 0 $12.94 $5.91

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 16, 2026

Origin

Columbus, GA

Night in Columbus on Friday

Local time

11:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Locust Grove, GA

Night in Locust Grove on Friday

Local time

11:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Manchester, GA

46 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

5 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 20m 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 Locust Grove, GA covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are GA 85, Columbus-Manchester Expressway, US 27 Alternate. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.45 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 92.4 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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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