How far is Russell, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Russell, GA to Macon, GA is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Macon.
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Start on the route
72 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
1251 ft · 33 sec · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road
126 m · 21 sec · Russell Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway Southeast
1860 ft · 29 sec · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Continue on May Street
690 ft · 22 sec · May Street
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Turn sharp left onto Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Continue on North Broad Street
4.5 mi · 9 min · North Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
23.2 mi · 33 min · State Route 11
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Continue on College Street
1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street
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Turn slight left onto West Greene Street
853 ft · 30 sec · West Greene Street
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Turn right onto Forsyth Street
57 m · 7 sec · Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1082 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Street
1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street
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Continue on State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South
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Continue on Monticello Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway
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Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road
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Turn right onto Gray Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell and Macon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
23.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Russell and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell to Macon?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Russell and 55 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russell and Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Macon. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.7 km).
#1 Russell
Russell is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9787200, -83.7001700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.48 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
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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