How far is Macon, GA from Leesburg, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Leesburg, GA is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
99.65 mi
01h 57m
Flight
82.8 mi
133.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.8 mi
Kilometers
133.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.65 mi
Kilometers
160.37 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Tue, May 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Tue, May 19, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-19T08:13
Arrive Leesburg
Tue, May 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
49.9 mi
00h 58m
To Leesburg
49.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    22.7 mi · 28 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    52 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 65%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
22.7 mi · 23%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
GA 300 South
0.33 mi
I 75 South
0.25 mi
Hardeman Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 58m from Macon
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Macon and 49.8 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.25 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Leesburg

City in Lee County, Georgia, United States

Population3,080
Coordinates31.7321200, -84.1707400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Leesburg (-84.17074, 31.73212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
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.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.78 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $5.62 $19.80 $39.59

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Leesburg. The current time is 08:13:14.

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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.