How far is Louisville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Louisville, GA to Albany, GA is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.49 mi
03h 07m
Flight
141.59 mi
227.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.49 mi
Kilometers
261.51 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T05:29
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cochran
GA

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

From Louisville
80 mi
01h 33m
To Albany
82.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°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 Louisville and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Peachtree Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Peachtree Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wadley Road

    14.2 mi · 20 min · Wadley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Marcus Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Marcus Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Elm Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Carter Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Carter Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Central Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    844 ft · 23 sec · East Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Union Street

    100 m · 11 sec · South Union Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Madison Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rowe Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Rowe Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Academy Avenue

    3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Marion Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    540 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  36. 36

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 22%
Marion Street
18.2 mi · 11%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 10%
Carter Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Wadley Road
14.2 mi · 9%
Cordele Highway
9.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Georgia-Florida Parkway

Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochran
01h 33m from Louisville
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Albany?

The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cochran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Louisville and 82.5 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 141.59 mi (227.87 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,189
Coordinates33.0015400, -82.4112400
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-82.411293, 33.001497)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.42 $50.84
Premium $4.78 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.62 $32.28 $64.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Albany. The current time is 05:29:33.

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.