How far is Macon, GA from Dawson, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Dawson, GA is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Macon County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Dawson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Dawson.
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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
28.6 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Forsyth Street
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Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 24 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plains Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway
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Merge left onto Columbus Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Columbus Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Vine Street Northwest
1422 ft · 30 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vine Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Dawson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Dawson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Dawson?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Macon and 50 miles from Dawson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Dawson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Dawson. Straight-line distance: 87.76 mi (141.24 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dawson
City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,124 |
| Coordinates | 31.7738200, -84.4480000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawson (-84.448, 31.77382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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