Origin
Newnan, GA
Morning in Newnan on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Columbus, 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
1h 23m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Newnan to Columbus, Georgia, covers a straightforward 72.4-mile span through the heart of the Southeast. You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route involves no scheduled stops and a minimal fuel cost of roughly $11, it is both time-efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily navigate via LaGrange Street, Salbide Avenue, and Greenville Street rather than relying on major interstates. Because the duration is well under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 44.7 mi | 47m |
| I 85 | 19.6 mi | 20m |
| South US 29 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Greenville Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
LaGrange Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
317 ft
·
10 sec
·
Salbide Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Street
5
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South US 29
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
7
Merge onto I 85
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 85
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
45 mi
·
47 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
14
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
15
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
16
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
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Newnan, 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 0.6 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
24 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
7
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
5
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
10th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.32 one way
$22.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.99 | $31.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Hamilton, GA
36 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
19 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
1h 23m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads throughout the entire 72.4-mile distance, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the drive is composed entirely of local thoroughfares, the pace is steady and demands more active steering compared to typical highway cruising. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of freeway, the character of the road remains consistent and personal. This is a practical, ground-level way to travel through the Georgia landscape, keeping you connected to the local transit network from start to finish.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.7 mi on Chet Atkins Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and I 85. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide 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 72.4 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: at 0.6 miles (US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Newnan, GA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Coweta County Courthouse — county courthouse in Newnan, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 72.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 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 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 0.6 miles (US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16 / Salbide Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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