How far is Macon, GA from Cusseta, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Cusseta, GA is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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 and county seat of Taylor 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 Cusseta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Cusseta.
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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
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 137 South
34 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway
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Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road
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Continue on Oliver Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2201 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Baker Street
898 ft · 26 sec · Baker Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
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Turn left onto Wells Street
2995 ft · 1 min · Wells Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1117 ft · 22 sec · Broad Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Georgia Highway 137
51 m · 10 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137
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Turn left onto McNaughton Street
47 m · 7 sec · McNaughton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McNaughton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Cusseta.
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
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cusseta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Cusseta?
The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Macon and 44.8 miles from Cusseta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Macon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cusseta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Cusseta. Straight-line distance: 76 mi (122.31 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cusseta
Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,267 |
| Coordinates | 32.3054300, -84.7727000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cusseta (-84.7727, 32.30543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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