How far is Macon, GA from Walnut Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Walnut Grove, GA is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Walnut Grove.
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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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Continue on Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Commerce Street
12.5 mi · 15 min · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto West Rogers Road
1 km · 3 min · West Rogers Road
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Turn right onto Trion Highway
583 ft · 18 sec · Trion Highway
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Turn left onto Walnut Grove Road
2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Macon and Walnut Grove.
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.
Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Macon and 92.9 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 156.86 mi (252.44 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut Grove
Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 34.6417500, -85.2946800 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-85.29468, 34.64175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
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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