How far is Macon, GA from Shannon, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Shannon, GA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Shannon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Shannon.
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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
160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
142 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Turn left onto New Calhoun Highway Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · New Calhoun Highway Northeast
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Turn left onto Burlington Road Northeast
2968 ft · 2 min · Burlington Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Calhoun Road Northeast
672 ft · 19 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calhoun Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Shannon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Shannon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Shannon?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Macon and 76.8 miles from Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Shannon.
Stop Ideas Near Hapeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 132.45 mi (213.16 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3367600, -85.0713400 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon (-85.07134, 34.33676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.52 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
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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