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

The driving distance from Macon, GA to West Point, GA is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.3 mi
02h 37m
Flight
90.05 mi
144.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.05 mi
Kilometers
144.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.3 mi
Kilometers
204.87 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macon
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brooks
GA

Human settlement in Fayette County, Georgia, United States of America

From Macon
63.6 mi
01h 18m
To West Point
63.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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

    23 m · 3 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Spring Street

    2780 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Avenue

    160 m · 22 sec · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 16: Griffin, Jackson

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 16 West: Griffin, University of Georgia Griffin Campus, Griffin Regional Welcome Center

    32 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1385 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Taylor Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Taylor Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · West Taylor Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newnan Road

    43 m · 5 sec · Newnan Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Newnan Road

    2339 ft · 39 sec · Newnan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 16 East

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 16 East

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South US 29

    1995 ft · 36 sec · South US 29

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South: Montgomery

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point, Pine Mountain

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    117 m · 17 sec · West 9th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
40.2 mi · 32%
I 85 South
19.8 mi · 16%
State Route 16 East
19.3 mi · 15%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 15%
West Taylor Street
13.4 mi · 11%
GA 16 West
6.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooks
01h 18m from Macon
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Macon and Mostly 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 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Brooks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Macon and 63.6 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brooks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brooks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooks.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macon and West Point. Straight-line distance: 90.05 mi (144.92 km).

Macon

#1 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 West Point

City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,723
Coordinates32.8779100, -85.1832700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Macon (-83.6324, 32.84069)
End: West Point (-85.18327, 32.87791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.89 $39.77
Premium $4.78 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.62 $25.25 $50.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macon and West Point. The current time is 22:24:27.

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