Origin
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Cusseta, 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
27m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cusseta, GA
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.8-mile drive from Columbus, GA to Cusseta, GA takes about 27 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Primarily navigating Victory Drive, Broad Street, and 4th Street, this route offers a local feel with a relatively low highway percentage. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this trip is designed for straightforward travel. The drive is straightforward and can be completed without a need to split it over multiple days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Drive | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Broad Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Old Georgia Highway 137 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| McNaughton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Victory Drive
— 15.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Cusseta, GA.
1
Start on US 27; GA 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Parkway
2
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
3
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Victory Drive
4
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight left onto Old Georgia Highway 137
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Georgia Highway 137
6
Turn left onto McNaughton Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
McNaughton Street
7
Arrive at destination
McNaughton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
McNaughton Street
Turn left onto McNaughton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cusseta, GA
Morning in Cusseta on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 17.8-mile trip. While there's a 3% highway share, the experience is dominated by navigating city streets like Victory Drive, Broad Street, and 4th Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.3 miles along Victory Drive, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. The road's personality shifts between urban navigation and slightly more open stretches, making it a varied, though predominantly local, driving experience. It's not a monotonous highway cruise, but rather a series of connected local roads.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Victory Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, GA to Cusseta, GA is easy. At 27m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (McNaughton Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Victory Drive. 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: at 16.5 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (McNaughton Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Jimmy Carter 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 Cusseta, 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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