Origin
Shannon, GA
Morning in Shannon on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon, 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 53m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannon, GA
Pitt Rom
Trip Overview
Shannon to Columbus is 93.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 53 minutes via Chet Atkins Parkway and I-85, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient option. It's a good choice if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss drive to get from point A to point B without much complication.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Shannon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 44.7 mi | 47m |
| I 85 | 19.6 mi | 20m |
| GA 16 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| GA 85 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Wells Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Wynnton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Macon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 44.7 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon, GA and Columbus, GA.
1
Start on this road
196 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Perry Creek Drive
3
Turn right onto Applewood Way
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Applewood Way
4
Turn right onto GA 85
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
GA 85
5
Turn right onto GA 16
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Wells Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 16
7
Continue on GA 16
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 16
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 16
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 16
9
Continue on GA 16
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 16
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South US 29
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
12
Merge onto I 85
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 85
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
376 ft
·
9 sec
Toward GA 22 Spur West
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right onto GA 22 Spur
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on GA 22 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynnton Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
19
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
10th Street
20
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
21
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under two hours, it's easily a same-day trip. You can leave anytime, but an early start will give you the most flexibility. The longest stretch without a break is under 45 miles, so you likely won't need many stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is only $15, and plan your refueling accordingly before you get too low, especially if you're not familiar with the immediate exits. This short distance offers plenty of room for spontaneous detours if you spot something interesting.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.9 miles from Shannon, GA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.7 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shannon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shannon, GA
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Shannon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 44.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Shannon, 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 and 90.3 — 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
|
Perry Creek Drive
Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Applewood Way
Turn right onto Applewood Way
Navigation decision point
8
45.4 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
90.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
90.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
$14.67 one way
$29.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Columbus, GA
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
1h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 93% of the 93.8 miles on high-speed roads like I-85. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 44.7 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and relatively few interruptions, typical of interstate travel. The bulk of your time will be spent on these more direct, faster roadways.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Perry Creek Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.8 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: near the start (Perry Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Applewood Way): Navigation decision point; at 45.4 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
949 ft
239 ft
Total Climb
304 ft
Total Descent
891 ft
Highest Point
949 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
710 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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: near the start (Perry Creek Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Applewood Way): Navigation decision point; at 45.4 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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