How far is Albany, GA from Walnut Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Walnut Grove, GA is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Walnut Grove.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 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
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Georgia Diagnostic Prison
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road
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Continue on South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Covington Street
8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 36
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 36
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Walnut Grove.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Albany and 90.4 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Albany and Partly Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 150.56 mi (242.31 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7426100, -83.8524000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-83.8524, 33.74261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.54 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $25.80 | $51.61 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $28.61 | $57.23 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
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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