How far is Macon, GA from Cartersville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
127.1 mi
02h 28m
Flight
113.66 mi
182.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.66 mi
Kilometers
182.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.54 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, May 13, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-12T23:45
Arrive Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Macon
63.6 mi
01h 14m
To Cartersville
63.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Cartersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Cartersville

    1740 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Gilmer Street

    101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Cherokee Avenue

    2397 ft · 1 min · East Cherokee Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Cartersville.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 67%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
29.9 mi · 23%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.35 mi · 2%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi · 1%
Spring Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 14m from Macon
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Cartersville?

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Macon and 63.5 miles from Cartersville.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 113.66 mi (182.92 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Cartersville

#2 Cartersville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population22,037
Coordinates34.1653300, -84.8023100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Cartersville (-84.80231, 34.16533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.89 $39.77
Premium $4.78 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.62 $25.25 $50.50

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Cartersville. The current time is 23:45:02.

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.