Origin
Columbus, GA
Late night in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Centerville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
84.9 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, GA
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Trip Overview
Columbus, GA to Centerville, GA is 84.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m via GA 96 and Macon Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip, perfect for a quick journey through the Southeast region of Georgia. Expect a mixed drive profile, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road experiences. The route is straightforward, making it a practical choice for those seeking an efficient travel day without extensive planning. You'll find the drive manageable and well within the scope of a single day's travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 96 | 39.1 mi | 46m |
| Macon Road | 25.3 mi | 32m |
| Peach Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Watson Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Centerville Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 80 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 96
— 39.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Centerville, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1
11 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
4
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 22 Spur
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Macon Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on GA 22 Spur
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
GA 22 Spur
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 80; GA 22; GA 540
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Beaver Run Road
9
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Macon Road
10
Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
39 mi
·
46 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Peach Parkway
14
Turn right onto GA 247 Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerville Road
15
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
16
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
17
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Centerville Road
18
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Centerville Road
19
Continue on GA 247 Connector
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Margie Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Margie Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto North Houston Lake Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Houston Lake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
North Houston Lake Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 49m duration, this is a trip you can comfortably complete in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow for flexibility and potential unscheduled stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, topping up your tank before you leave Columbus, GA, should be sufficient. The longest stretch without a significant change is 39.1 miles on GA 96, so plan your needs accordingly before embarking on that segment. This route is short enough that you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference.
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 42.4 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Columbus, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbus, GA
This is one driving day of about 84.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Columbus, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 96 for about 39.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Columbus, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 80.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway
Continue onto US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Wynnton Road
Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
79.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road toward Centerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Centerville
5
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.28 one way
$26.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.52 | $29.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.71 | $31.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Centerville, GA
Late night in Centerville on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
83°F
Sardis, GA
42 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
8 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 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 84.9
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter stretches on GA 96, Macon Road, and Peach Parkway, providing variety in your driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 39.1 miles on GA 96, offering a period of consistent travel before potential changes in road type. This mix means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind but will also have opportunities for quicker progress on faster-paced sections. The road's character shifts subtly, keeping the driving engaging.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 mi on GA 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway.
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 49m drive. You will face about 11 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 (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 84.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on GA 96. 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 (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centerville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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