How far is Dawson, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Dawson, GA to Macon, GA is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Macon County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dawson and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawson and Macon.
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Start on Vine Street Northwest
1422 ft · 30 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
3276 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Highway
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Turn right onto Plains Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway
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Turn right onto Americus Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Americus Highway
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Continue on Americus-Dawson Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Americus-Dawson Road
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Tripp Street
733 ft · 23 sec · Tripp Street
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Continue on Crawford Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
1.8 mi · 2 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
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Continue on Riverview Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Spaulding Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road
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Turn left onto Quail Drive
20.4 mi · 28 min · Quail Drive
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Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
634 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Forsyth Street
2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto College Street
1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on 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 Dawson and Macon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dawson and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dawson to Macon?
The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Dawson and 69.1 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dawson and Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawson and Macon. Straight-line distance: 87.76 mi (141.24 km).
#1 Dawson
City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,124 |
| Coordinates | 31.7738200, -84.4480000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.48 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $16.75 | $33.49 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $23.63 | $47.27 |
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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