How far is Macon, GA from Butler, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Butler, GA is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
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.
County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Butler.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
1365 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
590 ft · 17 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 24 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
147 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Butler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Continue straight
16.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Butler?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Fort Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Macon and 24.2 miles from Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Butler.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Butler. Straight-line distance: 40.31 mi (64.87 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler
City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 32.5570900, -84.2382500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-84.23825, 32.55709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
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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