How far is Milledgeville, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Milledgeville, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milledgeville and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milledgeville and Gainesville.
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Start on South Clarke Street
1089 ft · 46 sec · South Clarke Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Columbia Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
2078 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Experiment Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Oconee Connector
1.4 km · 2 min · Oconee Connector
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Turn left
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
1.3 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
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Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi · 3 min · GA Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue
938 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Oglethorpe Avenue
79 m · 6 sec · Oglethorpe Avenue
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Continue on Tallassee Road
1 km · 1 min · Tallassee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitehead Road
9 m · 1 sec · Whitehead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitehead Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Whitehead Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Road
6 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
69 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
78 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Green Street
45 m · 6 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milledgeville and Gainesville.
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.
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
18.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milledgeville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milledgeville to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Bishop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Milledgeville and 52.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milledgeville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Bishop
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 Bishop.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milledgeville and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 90.76 mi (146.06 km).
#1 Milledgeville
County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,508 |
| Coordinates | 33.0801400, -83.2321000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
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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