How far is Byron, MN from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Byron, MN to Macon, GA is about 1095.8 miles (1763.6 km), with a travel time of about 21h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 913 miles (1469.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 21h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Jefferson County, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Byron and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Byron and Macon.
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Start on Byron Avenue North
856 ft · 28 sec · Byron Avenue North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
770 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
586 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South, US 14 East, US 63 South
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South: Stewartville
1306 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Stewartville
1210 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Highway 63 South
13.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 63 South
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Grant Street
70 m · 7 sec · West Grant Street
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Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
150 m · 17 sec · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right onto North Section Avenue
14.4 mi · 20 min · North Section Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
20.6 mi · 28 min · Main Street
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Continue on McCloud Avenue
41.2 mi · 49 min · McCloud Avenue
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Continue on Logan Avenue
8.7 mi · 12 min · Logan Avenue
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Continue on East Mullan Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Mullan Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Dubuque Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Dubuque Road
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Turn slight right
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South 3rd Street
2340 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South Raymond Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Raymond Road
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Take the ramp left
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.1 km · 45 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
115.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
89.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
101.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Jack Buck Memorial Highway
7 mi · 9 min · Jack Buck Memorial Highway
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Continue on Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
2220 ft · 38 sec · Congressman William L. Clay Sr. Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
75.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
110.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
2101 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Mulberry Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Byron and Macon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 24 East
Continue straight
175 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Byron and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Byron to Macon?
The road trip is about 1095.8 miles (1763.6 km) and usually takes 21h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 545.8 miles from Byron and 550 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 913 miles (1469.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 182.8 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $150.46 one way or $300.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 343.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Byron and Macon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Byron and Mostly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Ina
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 Ina.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Centralia station
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Byron and Macon. Straight-line distance: 912.99 mi (1469.31 km).
#1 Byron
City in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 228 |
| Coordinates | 44.0327400, -92.6454600 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1764 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 36h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 27h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 18h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 40m |
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 | $3.89 | $150.46 | $300.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $169.14 | $338.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $189.52 | $379.04 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $233.22 | $466.44 |
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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