How far is Macon, GA from West Point, GA?

The driving distance from Macon, GA to West Point, GA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.51 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.68 mi
17.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.13 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Fri, Oct 16, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Macon
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To West Point
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon and West Point.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, GA 22: Eisenhower Parkway

    1135 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Eisenhower Parkway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    48 m · 5 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    36 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Holley Road

    81 m · 9 sec · Holley Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Holley Road

    2247 ft · 1 min · Holley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Point Circle

    555 ft · 27 sec · West Point Circle

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Trophy Place

    677 ft · 30 sec · Trophy Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trophy Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Parkway
8.82 mi · 70%
Fall Line Freeway
1.47 mi · 12%
Georgia Avenue
0.66 mi · 5%
Holley Road
0.48 mi · 4%
I 75 South
0.25 mi · 2%
US 80
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Parkway

Turn straight onto Eisenhower Parkway

5.86 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 10m from Macon
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macon and Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macon to West Point?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Macon and 6.3 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Sunny near West Point.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and West Point. Straight-line distance: 10.68 mi (17.18 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Point

West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7934700, -83.8074100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: West Point (-83.80741, 32.79347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.33
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.67 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.27 $1.88 $3.76
Premium $4.70 $2.07 $4.14
Diesel $5.75 $2.53 $5.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and West Point. The current time is 07:41:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.