How far is Macon, GA from Locust Grove, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.78 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.12 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-17T08:20
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Macon
24.9 mi
00h 28m
To Locust Grove
24.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Locust Grove.

  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 · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson

    1174 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services

    83 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    89 m · 7 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway

    2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3004 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
47.2 mi · 95%
Fall Line Freeway
0.79 mi · 2%
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.54 mi · 1%
Spring Street
0.53 mi · 1%
North Avenue
0.1 mi
North Jackson Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 28m from Macon
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Macon and 24.9 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.61 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Locust Grove

#2 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.78 $8.41 $16.82
Diesel $5.62 $9.90 $19.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Locust Grove. The current time is 08:20:53.

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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.