How far is Gordon, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Gordon, GA to Macon, GA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.46 mi
00h 24m
Flight
17.65 mi
28.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.93 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Gordon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordon
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gordon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gray
GA

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

From Gordon
9.9 mi
00h 12m
To Macon
10.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Milledgeville Road

    41 m · 11 sec · Milledgeville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Solomon Street

    157 m · 18 sec · Solomon Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Macon Road

    2105 ft · 57 sec · Macon Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gray Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    540 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 29%
Fall Line Freeway
4.6 mi · 23%
Emery Highway
2.52 mi · 12%
West Main Street
2.03 mi · 10%
Jeffersonville Road
1.31 mi · 6%
Gray Highway
1.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Irwinton Road

Continue on Irwinton Road

5.96 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 12m from Gordon
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gordon and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Gordon and 10.6 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordon and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gray, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gray.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

119 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordon and Macon. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.4 km).

Gordon

#1 Gordon

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates32.8820900, -83.3323800
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Milledgeville Road (-83.332382, 32.882252)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordon and Macon. The current time is 01:04:38.

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.