How far is Macon, GA from Nashville, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Nashville, GA is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
128.72 mi
02h 28m
Flight
115.05 mi
185.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.05 mi
Kilometers
185.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.72 mi
Kilometers
207.16 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Macon
64.5 mi
01h 14m
To Nashville
64.2 mi
01h 14m

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
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwell Boulevard

    1531 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwell Boulevard

    1137 ft · 34 sec · Southwell Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Marion Avenue

    999 ft · 36 sec · West Marion Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Davis Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Davis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
104 mi · 81%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Southwell Boulevard
0.51 mi
I 75 South
0.25 mi
West Marion Avenue
0.19 mi
Hardeman Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
01h 14m from Macon
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Macon and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Macon and 64.2 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 115.05 mi (185.15 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Nashville

City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

Population4,811
Coordinates31.2074200, -83.2501500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Nashville (-83.25015, 31.20742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.97
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.98 $35.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.78 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.62 $25.53 $51.07

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 Nashville. The current time is 00:28:38.

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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.