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Trip from Dasher, GA to Columbus, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

172.7 mi

278 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 31m ★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m

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

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human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Dasher, GA

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Trip Overview

This 180.4-mile drive from Dasher, GA, to Columbus, GA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily local roads like Christian Drive, Dasher Road, and Loch Laurel Road, this route offers a direct connection within the Southeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so expect frequent adjustments rather than long stretches of highway. This journey is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience through familiar local landscapes.

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

86.3 miles from Dasher, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 33 32.3 mi 39m
Valdosta Highway 19.5 mi 26m
Martha Berry Highway 16.3 mi 23m
Richland Bypass 15.4 mi 17m
GA 133 15.2 mi 17m
Liberty Expressway 10.7 mi 13m
US 82 9.5 mi 12m
South Parrott Street 8.7 mi 10m
Longest stretch: GA 33 — 32.3 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Christian Drive

73 ft · 3 sec · Christian Drive
3

Keep slight right at fork onto Christian Drive

90 ft · 3 sec · Christian Drive
4

Turn right onto CR 267

1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto CR 738

1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road
6

Turn left onto CR 312

0.3 mi · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto GA 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Enter roundabout

21 ft · 0 sec
9

Continue

0.3 mi · 32 sec
10

Merge onto I 75

6.8 mi · 7 min · I 75
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 18 Toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto GA 133

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Augustine Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on GA 133

20 mi · 26 min · Valdosta Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on GA 133

9.5 mi · 10 min · GA 133
15

Merge onto GA 133

5.2 mi · 5 min · GA 133
16

Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on GA 33; GA 133

32 mi · 39 min · GA 33; GA 133
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit onto GA 133

0.6 mi · 45 sec · GA 133
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
20

Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300

11 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway
21

Continue on US 82; GA 520

9.5 mi · 12 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
23

Continue on US 82; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
24

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
27

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
28

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

8.0 mi · 9 min · Columbus Highway
29

Continue on GA 520

8.7 mi · 10 min · South Parrott Street
30

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520

8.3 mi · 9 min · GA 520
31

Continue on GA 520

15 mi · 17 min · Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
32

Continue on US 280; GA 520

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

16 mi · 23 min · Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

0.5 mi · 1 min · 4th Street
35

Turn right onto 6th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
Use the right lane.
36

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 9th Street
37

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway
38

Arrive at destination

US 27; GA 1

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration and local road nature, starting your trip from Dasher, GA, in the morning will allow you to reach Columbus, GA, with ample time to spare. Plan for about $29 in fuel costs for this 180.4-mile trip. Since it's a turn-heavy route, keep an eye on your navigation closely, especially as you transition between Christian Drive, Dasher Road, and Loch Laurel Road. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps in a small town along the way when you feel the need to stretch your legs.

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 86.3 miles from Dasher, GA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 38 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.3 miles or 1h 52m 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

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 Dasher, 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 Dasher, GA

This is one driving day of about 172.7 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Dasher, 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 GA 33 for about 32.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

86 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, GA to Columbus, GA

86.4 mi · 1h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Moultrie, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.3 miles from Dasher, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Valdosta, GA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

First break · 16min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12294744541

Visit website

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Georgia

0.9 mi

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Georgia

2.1 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

First break · 16min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Cornerstone Coffee + Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Georgia

1.7 mi

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moultrie, Georgia

1.7 mi

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Valdosta, GA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12294744541

Visit website

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17062218792

Visit website

Augie's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12294744128

Visit website

Flantastic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12295390598

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12295065172

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Cornerstone Coffee + Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Cornerstone Coffee + Co Dawson

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Dawson, Georgia

Hours: Closed

Beans & Strings

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12299850093

82 Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dawson, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12295753718

Red Owl Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12292325663

Visit website

Bobwhite Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12297120184

Visit website

Gūd Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+12295614259

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Leesburg, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Lake Park, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+17063279798

Visit website

Flint RiverQuarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12296392650

Visit website

Chehaw Park & Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Albany, Georgia

+12294305275

Visit website

Main Street Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Moultrie, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12292472787

Visit website

Radium Springs Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+12293174760

Visit website

Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+12292474780

Visit website

Albany Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12294398400

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.6 — 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 | Christian Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Christian Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Christian Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto Christian Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | GA 31 / Madison Highway

At end of road, turn left onto GA 31 / Madison Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

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 18 Toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie
5
47.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.01 one way

$54.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.53 $59.06
premium $4.70 $31.96 $63.93
diesel $5.61 $38.13 $76.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.8 0 $18.13 $8.29
Efficient EV 43.2 0 $15.11 $6.91
EV Truck/SUV 69.1 0 $24.18 $11.05

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 20, 2026

Origin

Dasher, GA

Morning in Dasher on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, GA

Morning in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Albany, GA

86 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

2 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

3h 43m 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' on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on roads like Christian Drive, Dasher Road, and Loch Laurel Road for the entire 180.4 miles. There's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, hinting that you'll be making numerous turns and potentially navigating varied road conditions throughout the 3-hour journey. The character is less about open-road cruising and more about a connected series of local thoroughfares, requiring your constant attention.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on GA 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Christian Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 172.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Christian Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Christian Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (GA 31 / Madison Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dasher, GA and Columbus, GA, road signs point toward Moultrie and Atlanta.

Moultrie

11.4 mi in | ~17m

Atlanta

82.4 mi in | ~1h 47m | via GA 133

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 172.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on GA 33. 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 Columbus, 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: near the start (Christian Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Christian Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (GA 31 / Madison Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Columbus, 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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