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Trip from Locust Grove, GA to Columbus, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

92.2 mi

148 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 10m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
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 Locust Grove, GA to Columbus, GA covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warm Springs Road, GA 85, Concord Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on Warm Springs Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.42 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

46.1 miles from Locust Grove, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 92.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warm Springs Road is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 23; GA 42.

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 92.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 23; GA 42): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (GA 18 / Concord Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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 23; GA 42

Turn left onto US 23; GA 42

Navigation decision point

6
24.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | GA 18 / Concord Street

Turn right onto GA 18 / Concord Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
39.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
53.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | GA 85 / Truitt Street

At end of road, turn left onto GA 85 / Truitt Street

Navigation decision point

6
60.9 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warm Springs Road 25.8 mi 34m
GA 85 16 mi 22m
Concord Street 12.5 mi 21m
US 19 7.6 mi 10m
Jackson Road 6.4 mi 9m
Woodbury Highway 2.8 mi 4m
Locust Grove-Griffin Road 2.7 mi 4m
Locust Grove Road 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Road — 25.8 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Jackson Street

93 ft · 10 sec · North Jackson Street
2

Turn left onto US 23; GA 42

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 23; GA 42
3

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
4

Continue on Locust Grove-Griffin Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Locust Grove-Griffin Road
5

Continue on Locust Grove Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Locust Grove Road
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Locust Grove Road

127 ft · 2 sec · Locust Grove Road
7

Turn right onto Jackson Road

6.4 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road
8

Continue on GA 155

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broadway Street
9

Turn left onto GA 155

0.4 mi · 51 sec · State Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10

Turn slight right onto US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Hill Street
Use the left lane.
11

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

1.7 mi · 2 min · Zebulon Road
12

Continue on US 19; GA 3

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 19; GA 3
13

Turn right onto GA 18

13 mi · 21 min · Concord Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on GA 18

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto GA 18; GA 74; GA 109

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on GA 18; GA 74; GA 109

2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
17

Turn left onto GA 85

9.9 mi · 14 min · GA 85
18

At end of road, turn left onto GA 85

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Truitt Street
19

Continue on GA 85

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto GA 85

6.1 mi · 8 min · GA 85
21

At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116

26 mi · 34 min · Warm Springs Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn left onto University Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
23

Turn right onto GA 22 Spur

1.8 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
24

Continue on GA 22 Spur

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
25

Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
26

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 10th Street
27

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
28

Arrive at destination

US 27; GA 1

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 46.1 miles from Locust Grove, GA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.1 miles or 1h 13m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, GA

This is one driving day of about 92.2 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Locust Grove, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Warm Springs Road for about 25.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.1 mi from Locust Grove, GA · 1h 13m 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

Griffin, 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 46.1 miles from Locust Grove, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, 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 end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.2

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 end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.6

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17063231876

Visit website

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.2

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.2

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17062218792

Visit website

Milltown Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17063231876

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 92.2

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 92.2

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 92.2

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+17063279798

Visit website

Exodus Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

+17069400251

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 85.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17062216642

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Columbus

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 85.6

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

$14.42 one way

$28.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.76 $31.53
premium $4.70 $17.06 $34.13
diesel $5.61 $20.36 $40.71

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.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Phenix City, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Circle K Charging Station

Columbus, Georgia

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Columbus, Georgia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Columbus, Georgia

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Columbus, Georgia

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Phenix City, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Other: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.7 0 $9.68 $4.43
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.07 $3.69
EV Truck/SUV 36.9 0 $12.91 $5.90

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 15, 2026

Origin

Locust Grove, GA

Morning in Locust Grove on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, GA

Morning in Columbus on Friday

Local time

11:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 19m 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 Locust Grove, GA to Columbus, GA covers 92.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warm Springs Road, GA 85, Concord Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.1 miles from Locust Grove, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.42 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 92.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 23; GA 42): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (GA 18 / Concord Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (GA 18; GA 74; GA 109 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Locust Grove, GA to Columbus, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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