Origin
Lithia Springs, GA
Evening in Lithia Springs on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
103.8 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lithia Springs, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lithia Springs to Columbus, Georgia, expect a direct journey covering 103.8 miles. You should set aside approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes of driving time for this trek through the Southeast. Given the manageable duration, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting about $16 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will have a consistent, steady pace throughout the entire drive. It is an efficient way to travel between these two Georgia locations without the intensity of major interstate traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Lithia Springs, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating local arteries like South Sweetwater Road, Lee Road, and Fairburn Road, which account for 0% highway travel. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on South Sweetwater Road is effectively zero miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constantly shifting road environment. This path is ideal if you prefer local roads over high-speed corridors. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and direction change often as you make your way toward Columbus.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Sweetwater Road 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sweetwater Road | — | — |
| Lee Road | — | — |
| Fairburn Road | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Palmetto Cascade Highway | — | — |
| Roosevelt Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Sharpsburg McCollum Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Sweetwater Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lithia Springs, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on Veterans Memorial Highway
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
2
Turn left onto South Sweetwater Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sweetwater Road
3
Turn right onto Lee Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Road
4
Turn left onto Fairburn Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairburn Road
5
Turn right
3.5 mi
·
5 min
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
253 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
0.7 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn right onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palmetto Cascade Highway
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Palmetto Cascade Highway
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Palmetto Cascade Highway
11
Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
12
Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Sharpsburg McCollum Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sharpsburg McCollum Road
14
Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 85 South: Montgomery
15
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
31 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
45 mi
·
47 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
18
Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West
377 ft
·
9 sec
·
GA 22 Spur West
19
Turn slight right onto Macon Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
20
Continue on Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
21
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
22
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
23
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Without any planned stops along the way, you can easily complete the entire 103.8-mile drive in one go. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local roads, you should account for potential traffic lights and intersections that might influence your arrival time. You may want to check your fuel levels before leaving Lithia Springs, as the $16 estimate is based on the total distance. My best tip for this specific drive is to keep your GPS active and ready, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads makes staying alert to navigation prompts essential.
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 51.9 miles from Lithia Springs, GA, or about 55m 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 23 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lithia Springs, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lithia Springs, GA
This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lithia Springs, 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 51.9 mi from Lithia Springs, GA · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Lithia Springs, 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
$16.23 one way
$32.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Columbus, GA
Evening in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 50m 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA covers 103.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Sweetwater Road, Lee Road, Fairburn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Lithia Springs, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.23 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA is easy. At 1h 50m 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 Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lithia Springs, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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