How far is Macon, GA from Russell, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Russell, GA is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Russell.
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Start on Mulberry Street
23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto Gray Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn left onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway
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Continue on State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South
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Continue on Hillsboro Street
1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
785 ft · 20 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Warren Street
53 m · 5 sec · South Warren Street
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Turn left onto West Greene Street
63 m · 7 sec · West Greene Street
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Continue on West Greene Street
858 ft · 29 sec · West Greene Street
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Continue on West Greene Street
32 m · 4 sec · West Greene Street
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Continue on College Street
1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street
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Turn slight left onto Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 33 min · Maddux Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
7.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Social Circle Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Social Circle Bypass
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Continue on North Cherokee Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Cherokee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto May Street
547 ft · 10 sec · May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast
1860 ft · 35 sec · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road
126 m · 21 sec · Russell Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
1251 ft · 32 sec · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Russell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Maddux Street
Turn slight left onto Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Russell?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Macon and 45.7 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Russell. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.7 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russell
Russell is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9787200, -83.7001700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-83.70017, 33.97872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.48 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $18.13 | $36.27 |
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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