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Trip from Cedartown, GA to Columbus, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

123.6 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Cedartown, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 123.6 miles across the Southeast, this drive from Cedartown to Columbus, Georgia, typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. It functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting roughly $20 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the entire journey. By following a path that utilizes the Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway, and US 27, you get a solid, manageable trek through the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a reliable connection between two distinct Georgia hubs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.8 miles from Cedartown, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway 35.9 mi 38m
Martha Berry Highway 31.7 mi 37m
US 27 23.4 mi 30m
North Park Street 11.4 mi 17m
New Franklin Road 7.5 mi 11m
Hamilton Road 7.2 mi 10m
South Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
Wynnton Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Chet Atkins Parkway — 35.9 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Avenue

296 ft · 11 sec · West Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1; GA 100

23 mi · 30 min · US 27; GA 1; GA 100
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 27; GA 1

11 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 27; GA 1

32 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 27; GA 1

7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morgan Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

7.2 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
11

Merge onto I 185

36 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 6 Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

376 ft · 9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West Use the right lane.
14

Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur

1.1 mi · 1 min · Macon Road
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on GA 22 Spur

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
17

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 10th Street
18

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
19

Arrive at destination

US 27; GA 1

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimate is based on typical conditions and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route relies on a combination of parkways and highways like US 27, be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic patterns. Use the flexibility of this 123.6-mile journey to your advantage by timing your single stop to coincide with your preferred meal break. Staying alert through the transition points between the Chet Atkins Parkway and the Martha Berry Highway will ensure a smooth arrival in Columbus.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Cedartown, GA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 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 27 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.8 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

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 Cedartown, 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 Cedartown, GA

This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Cedartown, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 35.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hogansville, GA

62 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

Mount Zion, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hogansville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Cedartown, 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.

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 123.6

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

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.7

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 123.6

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 123.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17062218792

Visit website

Cafe Brûlée & Dessert Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79.4

LaGrange, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17064076889

Visit website

Milltown Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17063231876

Visit website

Circa Coffee Lagrange

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79.4

LaGrange, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+17068828665

Local Groundz Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 79.4

LaGrange, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17062985442

Visit website

The Double Scoop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 53

Franklin, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17069480014

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Cedartown, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16789010245

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.5

Bremen, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Cedartown, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 123.6

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 35.3

Carrollton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Columbus

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+17062218680

Visit website

National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 123.6

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+17063279798

Visit website

Exodus Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

+17069400251

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 114.7

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17062216642

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 120.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 27; GA 1; GA 100

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1; GA 100

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
119.9 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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
120.1 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.33 one way

$38.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $21.13 $42.27
premium $4.70 $22.88 $45.75
diesel $5.61 $27.29 $54.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cedartown, GA

Late night in Cedartown on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, GA

Late night in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

7 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 38m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than lulled into a trance by endless interstate miles. With a 48% highway share, you will transition between faster highway stretches and more localized road segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 35.9 miles along the Chet Atkins Parkway. As you progress, the road's personality shifts, balancing the efficiency of major thoroughfares with the reality of regional transit. It is a practical drive that requires your attention, offering a balanced mix of road types that prevents the monotony often found on strictly interstate routes.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on Chet Atkins Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 123.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road): 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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