How far is Raoul, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Raoul, GA to Macon, GA is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
137.53 mi
02h 38m
Flight
111.18 mi
178.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.18 mi
Kilometers
178.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.53 mi
Kilometers
221.34 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raoul
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raoul
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
Gresham Park
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Raoul
75.2 mi
01h 19m
To Macon
62.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raoul and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 221

    24 m · 11 sec · County Road 221

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 28 sec · Gainesville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
70 mi · 51%
Lanier Parkway
41 mi · 30%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 13%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 9%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 2%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gresham Park
01h 19m from Raoul
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raoul and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raoul to Macon?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Gresham Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Raoul and 62.3 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.21 one way or $38.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gresham Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gresham Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Gresham Park
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gresham Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

13 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raoul and Macon. Straight-line distance: 111.18 mi (178.93 km).

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#1 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 221 (-83.594221, 34.449542)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $19.21
Round trip
$38.42
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.21 $38.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.78 $23.17 $46.35
Diesel $5.62 $27.28 $54.55

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Raoul and Macon. The current time is 19:37:07.

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.