How far is Macon, GA from Raoul, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Raoul, GA is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.05 mi
02h 51m
Flight
111.18 mi
178.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.18 mi
Kilometers
178.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.05 mi
Kilometers
241.48 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Gresham Park
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Macon
75.1 mi
01h 25m
To Raoul
75 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 33 sec · Gainesville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 221

    24 m · 3 sec · County Road 221

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 221

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 42%
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 16%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 12%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 11%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gresham Park
01h 25m from Macon
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Raoul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Gresham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Macon and 75 miles from Raoul.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Raoul.

Stop Ideas Near Gresham Park

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 Gresham Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.4 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 6.4 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
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Gresham Park
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gresham Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Raoul. Straight-line distance: 111.18 mi (178.93 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 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Raoul (-83.59434, 34.44954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 Raoul. The current time is 00:19:35.

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.