Columbus, Indiana to Rome, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.2 miles 553.9 km · straight line
413 miles estimated 664.7 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Indiana from Rome, Georgia?

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Rome, Georgia is 344.2 miles (553.9 km) as the crow flies. Rome, Georgia is located S of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana and Rome, Georgia in Georgia.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Indiana and Rome, Georgia. 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 Columbus, Indiana to Rome, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Rome, Georgia

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m elevation
Rome, Georgia
34.26°N, 85.16°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients