How far is Centerville, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Centerville, GA to Macon, GA is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.12 mi
02h 50m
Flight
131.07 mi
210.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.07 mi
Kilometers
210.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.12 mi
Kilometers
264.13 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Americus
GA

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

From Centerville
80 mi
01h 25m
To Macon
84.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°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 Centerville and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Damascus-Hilton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Damascus-Hilton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lucile Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lucile Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lucile Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lucile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lucile Road

    665 ft · 19 sec · Lucile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Magnolia Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Blakley Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Blakley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.9 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Graves Station Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Graves Station Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rountree Drive Southwest

    1044 ft · 24 sec · Rountree Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    3276 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plains Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Americus Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Americus Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Americus-Dawson Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Americus-Dawson Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tripp Street

    733 ft · 23 sec · Tripp Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Crawford Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Spaulding Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Quail Drive

    20.4 mi · 28 min · Quail Drive

  33. 33

    Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Macon.

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
43 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blakley Highway
29.7 mi · 18%
I-75 North
21.7 mi · 13%
Quail Drive
20.4 mi · 12%
Crawford Street
16.9 mi · 10%
Americus-Dawson Road
14.3 mi · 9%
Fall Line Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
01h 25m from Centerville
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Macon?

The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Centerville and 84.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Macon. Straight-line distance: 131.07 mi (210.93 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population8,001
Coordinates31.2749000, -84.8960400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Damascus-Hilton Road (-84.896044, 31.274749)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.64 $51.29
Premium $4.78 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $5.62 $32.56 $65.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Macon. The current time is 23:42:08.

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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.