Origin
Columbus, GA
Afternoon in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Grantville, 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 13m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantville, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Georgia, this 64.3-mile journey between Columbus and Grantville is an efficient choice. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical route that connects two Southeast communities without the need for an overnight stay. Since the drive is designed for simplicity, you can easily complete it in one go. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this route provides a clear, reliable path through the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 43.7 mi | 46m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 14.3 mi | 15m |
| US 29 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lone Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 43.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Grantville, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 185 North
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 185
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 85
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35
Toward US 29: Grantville, Moreland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 29; GA 14
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 29; GA 14
12
Turn right onto Lone Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lone Oak Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.7 — 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
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 185 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 185 North
8
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Grantville, Moreland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward US 29: Grantville, Moreland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Grantville, GA
Afternoon in Grantville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hamilton, GA
32 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
2 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 13m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Chet Atkins Parkway, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and US 29 as you head north. The most significant portion of your trip is a 43.7-mile stretch along the Chet Atkins Parkway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the route prioritizes these larger roads, you can expect a consistent, steady pace throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that moves you quickly between your origin and destination.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.7 mi on Chet Atkins Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.3 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: 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 13m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grantville, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grantville, 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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