How far is Macon, GA from Oglethorpe, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Oglethorpe, GA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
53.94 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.29 mi
72.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.29 mi
Kilometers
72.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.8 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oglethorpe
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Oglethorpe
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Macon
27 mi
00h 34m
To Oglethorpe
27 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.6 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marshallville Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    927 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Bradley Drive

    1696 ft · 54 sec · Clifton Bradley Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chatham Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
28.6 mi · 53%
Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 38%
Walnut Street
2.15 mi · 4%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Clifton Bradley Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
I 75 South
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 34m from Macon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly Sunny near Oglethorpe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Macon and 27 miles from Oglethorpe.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Oglethorpe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Oglethorpe. Straight-line distance: 45.29 mi (72.88 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Oglethorpe

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

Population1,127
Coordinates32.2937700, -84.0610200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Oglethorpe (-84.06102, 32.29377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.78 $9.08 $18.16
Diesel $5.62 $10.69 $21.37

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 Oglethorpe. The current time is 20:55:51.

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.