Origin
Columbus, GA
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, GA to Jesup, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
214.8 mi
346 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, GA to Jesup, GA covers 214.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 341, GA 96, Macon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on US 341. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.4 miles from Columbus, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 341 | 54.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| GA 96 | 41.8 mi | 50m |
| Macon Road | 25.3 mi | 32m |
| Odum Highway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Golden Isles Highway East | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Golden Isles Highway West | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Larry Walker Parkway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 341
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, GA and Jesup, 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
Turn right onto GA 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 96
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 96
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Orange Street
14
Continue on GA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vineville Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 341; GA 7; GA 96
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Heights Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 341; GA 7
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
17
Continue on US 341; GA 7
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
19
Merge onto I 75
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marshallville Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on GA 224
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Larry Walker Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 341; GA 11
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 341; GA 11
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Continue on US 341; GA 11
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 129; US 341; GA 11
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn left onto GA 26
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Commerce Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
29
Continue on US 341; GA 27
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 341; GA 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawkinsville Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
38 mi
·
53 min
·
US 341; GA 27
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
33
Continue on US 23; US 341; GA 19; GA 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jarman Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 341; GA 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxley Highway
36
Continue on US 341; GA 27
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Golden Isles Highway West
37
Continue on US 341; GA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Parker Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on US 341; GA 27
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden Isles Highway East
39
Continue on US 341; GA 27
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Odum Highway
40
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
41
Continue on US 341; GA 27
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Odum Highway
42
Continue on US 341; GA 27
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Cherry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward West Cherry Street
44
Turn straight onto West Cherry Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Cherry Street
45
Arrive at destination
West Cherry Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.4 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.4 miles or 2h 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 3h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jesup, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Columbus, GA
This is one driving day of about 214.8 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Columbus, 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 US 341 for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.4 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 124.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
84.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 135
Toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walk...
7
84.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224 / Marshallville Road
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 127; GA 224 / Marshallville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
124.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
US 341; GA 27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 341; GA 27
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.59 one way
$67.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.73 | $73.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.75 | $79.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.43 | $94.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.07 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Jesup, GA
Evening in Jesup on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
214.8 mi in 4h 47m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 341.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on US 341.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 10th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 214.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Wynnton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 214.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on US 341. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Jesup, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 84.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Jesup, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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