How far is Cusseta, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Cusseta, GA to Macon, GA is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
89.07 mi
01h 41m
Flight
76 mi
122.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76 mi
Kilometers
122.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.07 mi
Kilometers
143.34 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sun, May 31, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cusseta
Sun, May 31, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cusseta
2026-05-30T22:53
Arrive Macon
Sun, May 31, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cusseta
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
Butler
GA

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Cusseta
45 mi
00h 50m
To Macon
44.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cusseta and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McNaughton Street

    47 m · 9 sec · McNaughton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137

    51 m · 5 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Broad Street

    1117 ft · 24 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    2995 ft · 1 min · Wells Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clarke Duncan Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    898 ft · 24 sec · Baker Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2201 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oliver Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peach Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

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

    634 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

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

    106 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buena Vista Highway
36.5 mi · 41%
Clarke Duncan Highway
14.7 mi · 16%
Fall Line Freeway
12 mi · 13%
Peach Parkway
9.85 mi · 11%
I 75
6.84 mi · 8%
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Buena Vista Highway

Continue on Buena Vista Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 50m from Cusseta
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cusseta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cusseta to Macon?

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Cusseta and 44.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cusseta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cusseta and Macon. Straight-line distance: 76 mi (122.31 km).

Cusseta

#1 Cusseta

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,267
Coordinates32.3054300, -84.7727000
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: McNaughton Street (-84.772994, 32.305503)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.88
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.44 $24.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.78 $15.00 $30.01
Diesel $5.62 $17.66 $35.32

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cusseta and Macon. The current time is 22:53:44.

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.