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Trip from Columbus, GA to Ocilla, GA

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

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

142.3 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

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Ocilla, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, GA to Ocilla, GA covers 142.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ashburn Highway, US 280, Victory Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on Ashburn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.25 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

71.2 miles from Columbus, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 142.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 13m drive with frequent turns across 142.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ashburn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 62.1 miles in near GA 32 / West Lee Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 142.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 62.1 miles (GA 32 / West Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (GA 32 Truck / Lovers Lane Road): Navigation decision point; at 115 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | GA 32 / West Lee Street

Turn left onto GA 32 / West Lee Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
82 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | GA 32 Truck / Lovers Lane Road

At end of road, turn left onto GA 32 Truck / Lovers Lane Road

Navigation decision point

5
115 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
118.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward GA 32: Sycamore, Ocilla

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 78 Toward GA 32: Sycamore, Ocilla
6
118.6 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 32 East: Ocilla

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward GA 32 East: Ocilla

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ashburn Highway 30 mi 40m
US 280 18.6 mi 21m
Victory Drive 16.3 mi 24m
Wall Street 16 mi 19m
Leesburg Highway 15 mi 20m
Jefferson Davis Highway 8.2 mi 11m
Columbus Highway 8 mi 9m
Mystic Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Ashburn Highway — 30 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Ocilla, 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 · 39 sec · Vine Street Northwest
12

Turn left onto GA 32

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lee Street
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on GA 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Highway
14

Continue on GA 32

1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Road
15

Continue on GA 32

12 mi · 16 min · Leesburg Highway
16

Continue on US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32

0.3 mi · 29 sec · US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
17

Continue on US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32

318 ft · 8 sec · US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on GA 32 Truck

1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert B. Lee Drive
Use the straight lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto GA 32 Truck

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road
20

Turn right onto GA 32

30 mi · 40 min · Ashburn Highway
21

Continue on GA 32

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leesburg Highway
22

Turn left onto GA 32; GA 112

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street
23

Continue on GA 112

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Washington Avenue
24

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Use the right lane.
25

Merge onto I 75

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 78 Toward GA 32: Sycamore, Ocilla Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

122 ft · 6 sec
Toward GA 32 East: Ocilla
28

Turn left onto GA 32

7.5 mi · 10 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
29

Continue on GA 32

3.5 mi · 4 min · Sycamore Road
30

Continue on GA 32

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sycamore Highway
31

Continue on GA 32; GA 125

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
32

Continue on GA 32; GA 125

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Highway
33

Continue on GA 32; GA 125

1.6 mi · 2 min · Irwinville Highway
34

Turn slight right onto GA 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mystic Highway
Toward GA 32 East: Ocilla
35

Continue on GA 32

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
36

Continue on GA 32

3.8 mi · 5 min · Mystic Highway
37

At end of road, turn left onto US 319; GA 32; GA 35

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 319; GA 32; GA 35
38

Turn left

83 ft · 6 sec
39

Arrive at destination

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 71.2 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 31 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocilla, 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.

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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 142.3 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Ashburn Highway for about 30 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.2 mi from Columbus, GA · 1h 33m into the drive

city in Lee County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Leesburg, GA

71 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

Richland, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Leesburg, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ocilla, GA

The final approach into Ocilla, 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 Ocilla, 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

$22.25 one way

$44.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.33 $48.66
premium $4.70 $26.34 $52.67
diesel $5.61 $31.42 $62.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
Efficient EV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69
EV Truck/SUV 56.9 0 $19.92 $9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Morning in Columbus on Saturday

Local time

9:43 AM

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

Ocilla, GA

Morning in Ocilla on Saturday

Local time

9:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Leesburg, GA

71 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

26 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

3h 13m 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 Ocilla, GA covers 142.3 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ashburn Highway, US 280, Victory Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.2 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 $22.25 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 62.1 miles (GA 32 / West Lee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 82 miles (GA 32 Truck / Lovers Lane Road): Navigation decision point; at 115 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Columbus, GA to Ocilla, 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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