Origin
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Zebulon, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Zebulon, GA covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 $10.59 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
33.9 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m 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 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 67.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbus, GA to Zebulon, GA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Zebulon, 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 | — | — |
| US 27 North | — | — |
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 Zebulon, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester
10
Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Columbus-Manchester Expressway
11
Continue straight
13 mi
·
19 min
12
Turn straight
6.2 mi
·
8 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi
·
3 min
14
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Foster Street
15
Turn left
9.6 mi
·
13 min
16
Turn right onto Woodbury Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodbury Highway
17
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
19
Continue on Concord Street
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Concord Street
20
Turn left onto Adams Street
338 ft
·
17 sec
·
Adams Street
21
Turn right onto Jackson Street
322 ft
·
16 sec
·
Jackson Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 50m 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Zebulon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbus, GA
This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Columbus, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Columbus, GA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Zebulon, GA
The final approach into Zebulon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.59 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Zebulon, GA
Morning in Zebulon on Thursday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Manchester, GA
34 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
10 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
1h 41m 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 Zebulon, GA covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 33.9 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 $10.59 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.
The drive from Columbus, GA to Zebulon, GA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Zebulon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, GA to Zebulon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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