How far is Adairsville, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Adairsville, GA to Macon, GA is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.37 mi
02h 21m
Flight
129.45 mi
208.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.45 mi
Kilometers
208.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.37 mi
Kilometers
232.34 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Tue, May 26, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Adairsville
Tue, May 26, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adairsville
2026-05-26T08:43
Arrive Macon
Tue, May 26, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adairsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverdale
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Adairsville
72 mi
01h 10m
To Macon
72.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adairsville and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adairsville and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    2947 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adairsville Highway

    61 m · 4 sec · Adairsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adairsville and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 54%
I 75 South
60.4 mi · 42%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 2%
Adairsville Highway
1.17 mi · 1%
Main Street North
0.56 mi
US 23
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
01h 10m from Adairsville
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adairsville to Macon?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Adairsville and 72.3 miles from Macon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Adairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 10.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

96 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adairsville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 129.45 mi (208.33 km).

Adairsville

#1 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-84.93411, 34.36871)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.32
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.16 $40.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.54 $45.09
Premium $4.78 $24.32 $48.64
Diesel $5.62 $28.63 $57.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Adairsville and Macon. The current time is 08:43:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.