How far is Macon, GA from Dasher, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Dasher, GA is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Dasher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Dasher.
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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
152.4 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta
2230 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Madison Highway
71 m · 3 sec · Madison Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Madison Highway
561 ft · 7 sec · Madison Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Madison Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Madison Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Madison Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Highway
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Turn right onto Carroll Ulmer Road
1424 ft · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road
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Turn right onto Loch Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road
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Turn left onto Dasher Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road
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Turn left
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Dasher.
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
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
152 mi · 02h 44m
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 Dasher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Dasher?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Ashburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Macon and 79.2 miles from Dasher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Dasher.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Dasher. Straight-line distance: 146.64 mi (235.99 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dasher
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 30.7474300, -83.2207000 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dasher (-83.2207, 30.74743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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