Origin
Ellaville, GA
Evening in Ellaville on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 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 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
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.
Trip Overview
The drive from Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clarke Duncan Highway, Martha Berry Highway, West Oglethorpe Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Clarke Duncan Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 47.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clarke Duncan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in near GA 26 / East 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles (GA 26 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles (6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 26 / East 6th Avenue
Turn straight onto GA 26 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
6th Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke Duncan Highway | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| West Oglethorpe Street | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| East 6th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ellaville Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clarke Duncan Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellaville, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on GA 26
13 mi
·
18 min
·
West Oglethorpe Street
2
Continue on GA 26
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ellaville Road
3
Turn straight onto GA 26
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on GA 26
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Clarke Duncan Highway
5
Turn right onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
6
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
7
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
9th Street
9
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
10
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Ellaville, GA · 34m into the drive
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 23.8 miles from Ellaville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbus, GA
The final approach into Columbus, 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
$7.44 one way
$14.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
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
Columbus, GA
Evening in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clarke Duncan Highway, Martha Berry Highway, West Oglethorpe Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Ellaville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.44 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 Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.9 miles (GA 26 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles (6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ellaville, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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