How far is Macon, GA from Ellaville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Ellaville, GA is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.11 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.33 mi
92.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.33 mi
Kilometers
92.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.11 mi
Kilometers
114.44 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Reynolds
GA

Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
35.5 mi
00h 44m
To Ellaville
35.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    21.2 mi · 25 min · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Street

    27 m · 2 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
37.4 mi · 53%
South Broad Street
21.2 mi · 30%
GA 540
9.73 mi · 14%
North Broad Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
I 75 South
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

South Broad Street

Turn left onto South Broad Street

21.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
00h 44m from Macon
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Macon and 35.5 miles from Ellaville.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Ellaville. Straight-line distance: 57.33 mi (92.26 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Ellaville

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.2382100, -84.3090800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Ellaville (-84.30908, 32.23821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Ellaville. The current time is 05:45:23.

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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.