How far is Macon, GA from LaGrange, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to LaGrange, GA is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
93.31 mi
02h 21m
Flight
82.27 mi
132.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.27 mi
Kilometers
132.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.31 mi
Kilometers
150.17 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-22T23:59
Arrive LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Thomaston
GA

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
46.6 mi
01h 10m
To LaGrange
46.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3248 ft · 46 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 74 West: Mercer University Drive

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Mercer University Drive

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Mercer University Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomaston Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thomaston Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Thomaston Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Thomaston Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    17.4 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Talbotton Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Talbotton Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto North Court Square

    69 m · 4 sec · North Court Square

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Court Square

    59 m · 5 sec · North Court Square

  21. 21

    Turn right onto LaGrange Highway

    3079 ft · 1 min · LaGrange Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on LaGrange Highway

    9 mi · 16 min · LaGrange Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Greenville Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Greenville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lafayette Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomaston Road
58.1 mi · 62%
LaGrange Highway
9.56 mi · 10%
Main Street
8.84 mi · 9%
Greenville Road
6.4 mi · 7%
Mercer University Drive
4.59 mi · 5%
Lafayette Parkway
3.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Thomaston Road

Exit the roundabout onto Thomaston Road

19.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
01h 10m from Macon
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near LaGrange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Macon and 46.7 miles from LaGrange.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thomaston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomaston.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

102 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and LaGrange. Straight-line distance: 82.27 mi (132.4 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: LaGrange (-85.03133, 33.03929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.06
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.03 $26.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.57 $29.14
Premium $4.78 $15.72 $31.44
Diesel $5.62 $18.50 $37.01

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 LaGrange. The current time is 23:59:34.

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.