How far is LaGrange, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from LaGrange, GA to Macon, GA is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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 Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaGrange and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange and Macon.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Greenville Street
145 m · 14 sec · Greenville Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
84 m · 14 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway
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Continue on Greenville Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on LaGrange Highway
9.6 mi · 17 min · LaGrange Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Court Square
134 m · 9 sec · South Court Square
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Turn right
11.9 mi · 17 min
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Continue on South Main Street
13.7 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on West Gordon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Bethel Street
93 m · 10 sec · South Bethel Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Yatesville Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Yatesville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.7 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Thomaston Road
102 m · 7 sec · Thomaston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Mercer University Drive
4.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer University Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Atlanta
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
1.4 km · 1 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 LaGrange and Macon.
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.
Yatesville Highway
Exit the roundabout
19.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 LaGrange and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaGrange to Macon?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from LaGrange and 48.2 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around LaGrange and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Macon. Straight-line distance: 82.27 mi (132.4 km).
#1 LaGrange
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 30,741 |
| Coordinates | 33.0392900, -85.0313300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.96 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
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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