How far is Macon, GA from Lumpkin, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Lumpkin, GA is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
108.55 mi
02h 22m
Flight
87.2 mi
140.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.55 mi
Kilometers
174.69 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumpkin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Lumpkin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
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

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
Butler
GA

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
54.3 mi
01h 11m
To Lumpkin
54.2 mi
01h 11m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward GA 137 South

    34 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Oliver Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2201 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    898 ft · 26 sec · Baker Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Clarke Duncan Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wells Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Wells Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    18 mi · 21 min · Martha Berry Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
38.8 mi · 36%
Martha Berry Highway
18 mi · 17%
Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi · 15%
Clarke Duncan Highway
14.7 mi · 14%
GA 540
9.73 mi · 9%
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

20.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
01h 11m from Macon
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Lumpkin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Macon and 54.2 miles from Lumpkin.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 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 $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Lumpkin. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,093
Coordinates32.0509900, -84.7990900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Lumpkin (-84.79909, 32.05099)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

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 Lumpkin. The current time is 08:02:01.

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.