How far is Macon, GA from Austell, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Austell, GA is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Austell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Austell.
-
1
Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
-
2
Continue on Spring Street
2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
-
3
Continue on North Avenue
160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue
-
4
Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 23 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
-
12
Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Thornton Road
-
14
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
15
Turn right onto Love Street
34 m · 3 sec · Love Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Love Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Austell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Macon and Sunny near Austell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Austell?
The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Macon and 50 miles from Austell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Austell.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
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 Locust Grove.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Austell. Straight-line distance: 88.63 mi (142.64 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austell
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.8126100, -84.6343800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Austell (-84.63438, 33.81261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.