Origin
Butler, GA
Morning in Butler on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, GA to Columbus, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, GA
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Trip Overview
Butler, GA to Columbus, GA is 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m via US 80, GA 96, and GA 22 Spur, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia and the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a simple transit rather than a destination in itself. It's a practical choice if you need to connect these two points efficiently, with minimal fuss and a quick travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| GA 96 | 18 mi | 21m |
| GA 22 Spur | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| Columbus Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Run Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on US 19; GA 3
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn left onto GA 137
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Columbus Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbus Road
4
Turn right onto GA 96; GA 540
18 mi
·
21 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
5
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
6
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 80; GA 22; GA 540
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto GA 22 Spur
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
GA 22 Spur
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
10
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
11
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
12
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Butler, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 137 / East Main Street
Turn left onto GA 137 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Columbus Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Columbus Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
GA 22 Spur
Turn left onto GA 22 Spur
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 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 | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
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
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Hamilton, GA
24 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a heavily highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches like the longest continuous segment of 18.2 miles on US 80, offering a consistent pace. The route primarily utilizes US 80, GA 96, and GA 22 Spur, suggesting a series of well-maintained roads designed for efficient travel. The character of the drive is largely about covering ground, with limited changes in scenery or road type.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on US 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 80 and GA 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 137 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 137 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Columbus Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.4 miles (GA 22 Spur): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on US 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 137 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Columbus Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.4 miles (GA 22 Spur): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbus, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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