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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.09 mi
01h 53m
Flight
82.27 mi
132.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.27 mi
Kilometers
132.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.09 mi
Kilometers
153.03 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaGrange
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaGrange
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
Thomaston
GA

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

From LaGrange
47 mi
00h 56m
To Macon
48.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 LaGrange and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Greenville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on LaGrange Highway

    9.6 mi · 17 min · LaGrange Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Court Square

    134 m · 9 sec · South Court Square

  8. 8

    Turn right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    13.7 mi · 19 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Gordon Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Gordon Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Bethel Street

    93 m · 10 sec · South Bethel Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Yatesville Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yatesville Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    19.7 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Thomaston Road

    102 m · 7 sec · Thomaston Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mercer University Drive

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer University Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Atlanta

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

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

    634 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

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

    106 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yatesville Highway
34.4 mi · 36%
South Main Street
13.7 mi · 14%
LaGrange Highway
9.56 mi · 10%
Greenville Road
6.4 mi · 7%
Mercer University Drive
4.72 mi · 5%
Thomaston Road
3.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 56m from LaGrange
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thomaston, 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 Thomaston.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

102 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Macon. Straight-line distance: 82.27 mi (132.4 km).

LaGrange

#1 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.03115, 33.039286)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between LaGrange and Macon. The current time is 00:23:36.

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.