How far is Macon, GA from Centerville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Centerville, GA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.73 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.93 mi
24.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.54 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Centerville
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hardeman Avenue

    874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    127 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, GA 247 North: Rocky Creek Road, Pio Nono Avenue North

    1500 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Rocky Creek Road

    80 m · 12 sec · Rocky Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pio Nono Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pio Nono Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Houston Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Houston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Hawkinsville Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 49, GA 11: Industrial Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Houston Lake Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Houston Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41
5.1 mi · 29%
North Houston Lake Boulevard
3.47 mi · 20%
Fall Line Freeway
3.22 mi · 18%
Hawkinsville Road
1.99 mi · 11%
Pio Nono Avenue
1.37 mi · 8%
Houston Road
0.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 41

Keep slight right to continue on US 41, GA 49, GA 11: Industrial Highway

5.1 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 13m from Macon
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Macon and 8.9 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $4.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Centerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population7,575
Coordinates32.6301400, -83.6896300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Centerville (-83.68963, 32.63014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$4.99
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.50 $4.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $4.78 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $5.62 $3.54 $7.09

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

There is no time difference between Macon and Centerville. The current time is 02:34:22.

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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.