How far is Albany, GA from Wrens, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Wrens, GA is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
196.46 mi
03h 57m
Flight
152.51 mi
245.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.51 mi
Kilometers
245.44 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.46 mi
Kilometers
316.17 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrens
Thu, Apr 16, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-16T01:39
Arrive Wrens
Thu, Apr 16, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
98.3 mi
01h 58m
To Wrens
98.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Thomson Highway

    983 ft · 25 sec · Thomson Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stapleton Highway

    77 m · 13 sec · Stapleton Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stapleton Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 36%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 29%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 18%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 8%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 58m from Albany
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Wrens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Albany and 98.2 miles from Wrens.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Wrens.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Wrens. Straight-line distance: 152.51 mi (245.44 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Wrens

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,924
Coordinates33.2076500, -82.3917900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Wrens (-82.39179, 33.20765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.90
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.45 $54.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.69 $61.39
Premium $4.78 $33.11 $66.22
Diesel $5.62 $38.97 $77.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Wrens. The current time is 01:39:12.

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.