How far is Newnan, GA from Americus, GA?

The driving distance from Newnan, GA to Americus, GA is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 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
109.14 mi
02h 37m
Flight
96.21 mi
154.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.21 mi
Kilometers
154.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.14 mi
Kilometers
175.64 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Americus
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Newnan
Wed, Apr 15, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newnan
2026-04-15T10:56
Arrive Americus
Wed, Apr 15, 1:33 PM 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 Newnan
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
Talbotton
GA

City in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America

From Newnan
54.7 mi
01h 18m
To Americus
54.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newnan and Americus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newnan and Americus.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    2268 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on LaGrange Street

    846 ft · 29 sec · LaGrange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Salbide Avenue

    97 m · 11 sec · Salbide Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenville Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South US 29

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South US 29

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Luthersville

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Talbotton Street

    1709 ft · 29 sec · North Talbotton Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Court Square

    17 m · 1 sec · North Court Square

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Court Square

    137 m · 8 sec · North Court Square

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Talbotton Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Talbotton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Roosevelt Highway

    55 m · 3 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Roosevelt Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Spring Street

    1533 ft · 38 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    121 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Manchester Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Manchester Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Clark Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Parkview Place

    67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place

  34. 34

    Continue on McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 41 sec · McGarrah Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · Jr Campbell Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lee Street

    1697 ft · 38 sec · North Lee Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newnan and Americus.

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
37 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
23.8 mi · 22%
Buena Vista Highway
14.3 mi · 13%
Manchester Highway
7.2 mi · 7%
Clark Street
6.42 mi · 6%
Broad Street
6.22 mi · 6%
Luthersville
5.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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
+12.9 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talbotton
01h 18m from Newnan
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newnan and Sunny near Americus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newnan to Americus?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 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?

Talbotton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Newnan and 54.5 miles from Americus.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newnan and Sunny near Americus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newnan and Americus. Straight-line distance: 96.21 mi (154.84 km).

Newnan

#1 Newnan

The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.

Population42,885
Coordinates33.3806700, -84.7996600
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Americus

#2 Americus

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population14,987
Coordinates32.0723900, -84.2326900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Newnan (-84.79966, 33.38067)
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.78 $18.40 $36.79
Diesel $5.62 $21.65 $43.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newnan and Americus. The current time is 10:56:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.