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

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Mount Vernon, GA is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
86.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
75.83 mi
122.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.08 mi
Kilometers
138.53 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

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
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
43 mi
00h 50m
To Mount Vernon
43.1 mi
00h 50m

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
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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

    1090 ft · 37 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    829 ft · 32 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    800 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Red Bluff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Red Bluff Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Lothair Church Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lothair Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Railroad Avenue

    2153 ft · 44 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
64.2 mi · 75%
Lothair Church Road
4.17 mi · 5%
Red Bluff Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Riverside Drive
0.65 mi · 1%
North Railroad Avenue
0.41 mi
GA 29
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

64.2 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
00h 50m from Macon
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macon and Partly Sunny 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 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Macon and 43.1 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.03 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,451
Coordinates32.1785100, -82.5945800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Mount Vernon (-82.59458, 32.17851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.08
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.04 $24.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.46 $26.93
Premium $4.78 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $5.62 $17.10 $34.19

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 06:21:40.

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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.