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Trip from Sardis, 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

51m

Distance

35.3 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Sardis, GA, GA

Sardis, GA

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Trip Overview

This short, 35.3-mile drive from Sardis, GA to Columbus, GA typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll primarily navigate Warm Springs Road, GA 116, and Macon Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. It's a practical option for a quick local transit, allowing for flexibility in your schedule due to its brief duration. You won't need to plan for overnight stays, making it an easy addition to a longer itinerary or a standalone excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warm Springs Road 25.8 mi 34m
GA 116 2.9 mi 4m
Macon Road 1.8 mi 2m
Wynnton Road 1.6 mi 2m
University Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Chestnut Grove Road 0.7 mi 2m
10th Street 0.5 mi <1m
GA 85 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Warm Springs Road — 25.8 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chestnut Grove Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Grove Road
2

Continue on GA 116

2.9 mi · 4 min · GA 116
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on GA 85; GA 116

0.4 mi · 33 sec · GA 85; GA 116
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116

26 mi · 34 min · Warm Springs Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto University Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
6

Turn right onto GA 22 Spur

1.8 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
7

Continue on GA 22 Spur

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
9

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · 10th Street
10

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
11

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

Hamilton, GA

18 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

Phenix City, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamilton, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Sardis, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
29.8 mi into trip | ~42m in | University Avenue

Turn left onto University Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
31.2 mi into trip | ~44m in | GA 22 Spur / Macon Road

Turn right onto GA 22 Spur / Macon Road

Navigation decision point

5
34.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | 10th Avenue

Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
34.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | 10th Street

Turn right onto 10th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.04 $12.07
premium $4.70 $6.53 $13.07
diesel $5.61 $7.79 $15.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 18, 2026

Origin

Sardis, GA

Late night in Sardis on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:14AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Columbus, GA

Late night in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 2:14AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

76°F

Hamilton, GA

18 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

1 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

51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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" for this 51-minute journey. Only 10% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.8 miles on Warm Springs Road. This profile suggests a route that requires frequent adjustments and attention to local traffic patterns rather than sustained high-speed travel. The road character will likely shift as you move through different local areas, from more open stretches to more built-up sections.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on Warm Springs Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (GA 22 Spur / Macon Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on Warm Springs Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 4 miles (US 27 Alternate; GA 85; GA 116 / Warm Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (GA 22 Spur / Macon Road): Navigation decision point.

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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