How far is Albany, GA from Louisville, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Louisville, GA is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.62 mi
03h 47m
Flight
141.59 mi
227.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.62 mi
Kilometers
256.88 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cochran
GA

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
79.8 mi
01h 53m
To Louisville
79.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Louisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Louisville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

    2192 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on Carolina Street

    906 ft · 22 sec · Carolina Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chester-Dublin Highway

    1046 ft · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Chester - Dublin Highway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Academy Avenue

    3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rowe Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Rowe Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Madison Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    844 ft · 18 sec · East Jackson Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Central Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Wrightsville Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on West Elm Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Marcus Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Marcus Street

  37. 37

    Continue on T L Bray Road

    14.2 mi · 20 min · T L Bray Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Church Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Church Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    13 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Louisville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 22%
Chester - Dublin Highway
17.8 mi · 11%
Wrightsville Avenue
14.9 mi · 9%
T L Bray Road
14.2 mi · 9%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 5%
Church Street
6.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cordele Road

Turn left onto Cordele Road

35.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochran
01h 53m from Albany
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Louisville?

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Cochran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Albany and 79.8 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 141.59 mi (227.87 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,189
Coordinates33.0015400, -82.4112400
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Louisville (-82.41124, 33.00154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $22.30
Round trip
$44.60
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.30 $44.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.94 $49.87
Premium $4.78 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.62 $31.66 $63.33

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Louisville. The current time is 06:53:38.

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.