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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
28.6 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Marshallville Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Marshallville Road
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right
927 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Bradley Drive
1696 ft · 54 sec · Clifton Bradley Drive
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Turn left onto Chatham Street
16 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oglethorpe
City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,127 |
| Coordinates | 32.2937700, -84.0610200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oglethorpe (-84.06102, 32.29377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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