How far is Lake City, GA from Warner Robins, GA?

The driving distance from Lake City, GA to Warner Robins, GA is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.92 mi
01h 35m
Flight
79.8 mi
128.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.8 mi
Kilometers
128.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.92 mi
Kilometers
144.71 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warner Robins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake City
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Warner Robins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake City
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Lake City
45.4 mi
00h 47m
To Warner Robins
44.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Warner Robins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Warner Robins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lake Drive

    1451 ft · 40 sec · North Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Forest Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 675 South: Macon

    2329 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Terrell Starr Parkway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins

    1253 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.

    33 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hospital Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Hospital Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

    630 ft · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McAllister Road

    114 m · 18 sec · McAllister Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

    704 ft · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Trinity Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Trinity Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trinity Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake City and Warner Robins.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
54.6 mi · 61%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 18%
Fall Line Freeway
9.59 mi · 11%
Watson Boulevard
6.73 mi · 7%
Forest Parkway
2.37 mi · 3%
I 675 South
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 47m from Lake City
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Warner Robins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake City to Warner Robins?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Lake City and 44.5 miles from Warner Robins.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake City and Mostly Sunny near Warner Robins.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Warner Robins. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.42 km).

Lake City

#1 Lake City

City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA

Population2,829
Coordinates33.6065000, -84.3352000
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Warner Robins

#2 Warner Robins

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

Population78,601
Coordinates32.6157400, -83.6266400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.335159, 33.606421)
End: Trinity Drive (-83.626395, 32.615715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.78 $15.15 $30.29
Diesel $5.62 $17.83 $35.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake City and Warner Robins. The current time is 22:12:48.

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.