How far is Macon, GA from Cordele, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Cordele, GA is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.89 mi
01h 15m
Flight
61.24 mi
98.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.89 mi
Kilometers
106.04 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-15T16:36
Arrive Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Macon
33 mi
00h 37m
To Cordele
32.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

    635 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

    908 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 16th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
62.5 mi · 95%
16th Avenue East
1.78 mi · 3%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
US 280
0.33 mi
I 75 South
0.25 mi
Hardeman Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

62.5 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 37m from Macon
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Clear near Cordele.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Macon and 32.9 miles from Cordele.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Clear near Cordele.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Cordele. Straight-line distance: 61.24 mi (98.55 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Cordele (-83.78239, 31.96351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.57 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.93 $25.87
Premium $4.78 $13.95 $27.90
Diesel $5.62 $16.42 $32.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Cordele. The current time is 16:36:28.

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.