How far is Albany, GA from LaFayette, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to LaFayette, GA is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and LaFayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and LaFayette.
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Start on Pine Avenue
641 ft · 17 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
544 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
51.9 mi · 56 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Resaca, LaFayette
1332 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Resaca Beach Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Resaca Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
21.1 mi · 32 min · Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
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Continue on South Old Alabama Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Old Alabama Highway
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Turn right onto East Villanow Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Villanow Street
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Turn left
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Patten Street
21 m · 8 sec · East Patten Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Square
31 m · 4 sec · Lafayette Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and LaFayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near LaFayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to LaFayette?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Albany and 141 miles from LaFayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near LaFayette.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 225.61 mi (363.09 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaFayette
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 7,508 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048000, -85.2819000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaFayette (-85.2819, 34.7048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.02 | $112.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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