How far is Macon, GA from Richland, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to Richland, GA is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
95.24 mi
02h 10m
Flight
79.66 mi
128.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.66 mi
Kilometers
128.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.24 mi
Kilometers
153.27 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Sun, May 24, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Macon
Sun, May 24, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-05-24T14:32
Arrive Richland
Sun, May 24, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Butler
GA

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
47.6 mi
01h 05m
To Richland
47.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward GA 137 South

    34 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Doctor Deryl Hart Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Oliver Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1720 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Preston Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Preston Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Churchill Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Churchill Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Enterprise Church Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Enterprise Church Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nicholson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Nicholson Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
38.8 mi · 41%
Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi · 17%
Preston Road
11.4 mi · 12%
GA 540
9.73 mi · 10%
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.55 mi · 6%
Churchill Road
4.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

20.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
01h 05m from Macon
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Macon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Macon and 47.6 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Macon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Richland. Straight-line distance: 79.66 mi (128.2 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Richland

Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,655
Coordinates32.0879300, -84.6674200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: Richland (-84.66742, 32.08793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.88 $29.76
Premium $4.78 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $5.62 $18.90 $37.79

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and Richland. The current time is 14:32:45.

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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.