Alpharetta to Columbus, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.5 miles 588.2 km · straight line
438.6 miles estimated 705.8 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from Columbus, Indiana?

The distance from Alpharetta to Columbus, Indiana is 365.5 miles (588.2 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Indiana is located NNW of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.6 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta in Georgia and Columbus, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alpharetta and Columbus, Indiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alpharetta to Columbus, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & Columbus, Indiana

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m elevation
Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients