Origin
Newnan, GA
Night in Newnan on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
Aleksander Dumała
Trip Overview
Traveling from Newnan to Columbus, Georgia, covers a straightforward 72.4-mile span through the heart of the Southeast. You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route involves no scheduled stops and a minimal fuel cost of roughly $11, it is both time-efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily navigate via LaGrange Street, Salbide Avenue, and Greenville Street rather than relying on major interstates. Because the duration is well under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.
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
36.2 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads throughout the entire 72.4-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the drive is composed entirely of local thoroughfares, the pace is steady and demands more active steering compared to typical highway cruising. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of freeway, the character of the road remains consistent and personal. This is a practical, ground-level way to travel through the Georgia landscape, keeping you connected to the local transit network from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
24 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
7
68.7 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
8
68.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 22 Spur West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 22 Spur West
6
71.7 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 44.7 mi | 47m |
| I 85 | 19.6 mi | 20m |
| South US 29 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Greenville Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
LaGrange Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
317 ft
·
10 sec
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Salbide Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Street
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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South US 29
Use the none lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
7
Merge onto I 85
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 85
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
45 mi
·
47 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the none lane.
13
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
14
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Veterans Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 23-minute travel time, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While there are no formal stops required on this 72.4-mile trip, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for frequent intersections. Budgeting about $11 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs, but fueling up in Newnan before you head out is a smart way to start your journey stress-free. Since you are staying off the highways, check your navigation apps for any local traffic patterns on LaGrange Street or Greenville Street before you leave to ensure the smoothest possible transit.
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 36.2 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 72.4 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 42m 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 9m
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 Newnan, 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 Newnan, GA
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newnan, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Newnan, GA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Newnan, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.59 one way
$23.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.62 | $25.25 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Night in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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 23m 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 Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, I 85, South US 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Newnan, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.59 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newnan, GA to Columbus, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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