How far is Macon, GA from Mount Vernon, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Mount Vernon, GA is about 191.4 miles (308 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.38 mi
03h 48m
Flight
167.49 mi
269.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.49 mi
Kilometers
269.55 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.38 mi
Kilometers
308 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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

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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Macon
95.8 mi
01h 54m
To Mount Vernon
95.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Mount Vernon.

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 76: Dalton, Rocky Face

    1097 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dalton, Appalachian Foothills Parkway, Georgia Department Of Driver Services

    543 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Chattanooga Road

    1699 ft · 34 sec · Chattanooga Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cleveland Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wolfe Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wolfe Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Chattanooga Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chattanooga Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Quarles Road

    1571 ft · 44 sec · Quarles Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stewart Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Stewart Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    1223 ft · 54 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 45%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
78.1 mi · 41%
Cleveland Highway
7.85 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Cleveland Road
3.66 mi · 2%
Chattanooga Road
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

67.5 mi · 01h 13m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
01h 54m from Macon
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macon and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Macon and 95.6 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Macon and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 167.49 mi (269.55 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,353
Coordinates34.9800800, -85.0060600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Mount Vernon (-85.00606, 34.98008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.56 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
13.5 gal · 51.12 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.90 $59.79
Premium $4.78 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.62 $37.96 $75.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Mount Vernon. The current time is 07:54:25.

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.