How far is Macon, GA from Evans, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Evans, GA is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
125.86 mi
02h 41m
Flight
99.16 mi
159.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.16 mi
Kilometers
159.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.86 mi
Kilometers
202.56 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T07:39
Arrive Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Sandersville
GA

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
62.9 mi
01h 20m
To Evans
62.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    24.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Towne Center Drive

    1883 ft · 47 sec · Towne Center Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right

    42 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
61.4 mi · 49%
South Main Street
27.2 mi · 22%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 13%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 5%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 5%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue on Fall Line Freeway

50.8 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandersville
01h 20m from Macon
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Sandersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Macon and 62.9 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Evans.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Evans. Straight-line distance: 99.16 mi (159.59 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Evans (-82.13067, 33.53375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Evans. The current time is 07:39:27.

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.