How far is Macon, GA from Lavonia, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Lavonia, GA is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.69 mi
03h 04m
Flight
114.29 mi
183.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.29 mi
Kilometers
183.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.69 mi
Kilometers
213.55 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lavonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Lavonia
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
66.4 mi
01h 32m
To Lavonia
66.2 mi
01h 32m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Macon Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Macon Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop

    2490 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North General Daniels Avenue

    78 m · 5 sec · North General Daniels Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto North General Daniels Avenue

    2174 ft · 37 sec · North General Daniels Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North

    29 m · 2 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    11.9 mi · 19 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    2029 ft · 45 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bowersville Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bowersville Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Bowersville Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Bowersville Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Broad Street

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 16%
Outer Loop 10
19.2 mi · 14%
Macon Highway
12.1 mi · 9%
Wildcat Bridge Road
11.9 mi · 9%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 8%
Athens Highway
7.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Eatonton Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 32m from Macon
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Lavonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Macon and 66.2 miles from Lavonia.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, 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 Madison.

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Lavonia. Straight-line distance: 114.29 mi (183.93 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Lavonia

City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA

Population2,187
Coordinates34.4359400, -83.1068200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Lavonia (-83.10682, 34.43594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $18.54
Round trip
$37.07
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.54 $37.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.73 $41.46
Premium $4.78 $22.36 $44.72
Diesel $5.62 $26.32 $52.64

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 Lavonia. The current time is 03:06:34.

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.