How far is Macon, GA from Shannon, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Shannon, GA is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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
52.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 81: McDonough, Hampton
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West, GA 81 West: Hampton, Sunny Side, Sun City Peachtree, Atlanta Speedway
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
1411 ft · 29 sec · Hampton Road
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Turn right onto McDonough-Lovejoy Road
717 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.6 km · 2 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 32 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Turn right onto Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Continue on Hastings Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on McDonough Road
6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lanier Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lanier Avenue
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Turn left onto Glynn Street South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Glynn Street South
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Turn right onto Applewood Way
734 ft · 38 sec · Applewood Way
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Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
1148 ft · 53 sec · Perry Creek Drive
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Turn right
60 m · 14 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 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
52.6 mi · 00h 57m
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 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 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Macon and 37.8 miles from Shannon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Shannon.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Shannon. Straight-line distance: 62.11 mi (99.95 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 | 33.4045600, -84.4682600 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon (-84.46826, 33.40456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.02 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $5.64 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
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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