Day trip from Columbus to Atlanta
Atlanta lies 154 km (96 mi) north of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 154 km (96 mi) apart, Atlanta is a realistic day trip from Columbus: about 2 h 30 min each way by road.
| Columbus | Atlanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 206,922 | 510,823 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 31901–31999 | 30301–39901 |
What to see in Atlanta
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Library System | 4,070,989 | 2017 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park | 658,452 | 2010 |
The busiest is Fulton County Library System at 4,070,989 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Atlanta
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Staying in Atlanta
Our booking partner lists 1,304+ places to stay in Atlanta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 784 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (394), and 11 are five-star. Across 346 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 295,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Atlanta from Columbus?
154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north of Columbus; by road roughly 188 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Atlanta by road?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Atlanta?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Atlanta?
Our booking partner lists 1,304+ places to stay in Atlanta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.