Origin
LaGrange, GA
Late night in LaGrange on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaGrange, GA to Columbus, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaGrange, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from LaGrange to Columbus, you are looking at a manageable 46.6-mile trek through the heart of the Southeast. Expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Greenville Street, Morgan Street, and Whitesville Street rather than sticking to major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this is an economical way to traverse Georgia. Because the route is short and direct, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own needs rather than worrying about long-distance fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 35.9 mi | 38m |
| Hamilton Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Whitesville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 35.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto GA 14 Connector; GA 219
474 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greenville Street
3
Turn right onto US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Whitesville Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
7
Merge onto I 185
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
13
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
14
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from LaGrange, 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 0.1 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street
Turn right onto US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 185 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
7
44 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 22 Spur West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Columbus, GA
Late night in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Hamilton, GA
24 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
5 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
58m 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 experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this 46.6-mile journey. Since the highway share is 0%, you will stay off the major freeways for the entire duration of the trip. The route relies on a series of local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate turns through the landscape. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace from start to finish. You should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that keeps you involved in the road ahead.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 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 Hamilton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 47.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.9 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 Columbus, 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: at 0.1 miles (US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbus, 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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