How far is Savannah, GA from Cairo, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Cairo, GA is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Ware County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Cairo.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
121 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 99
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99
65 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road
29 m · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Grants Ferry Road
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Turn slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Screven Avenue
1945 ft · 43 sec · Screven Avenue
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Turn right onto Jenkins Street
153 m · 10 sec · Jenkins Street
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Continue on Francis Street
1541 ft · 45 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left onto South Nicholls Street
1026 ft · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street
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Continue on Glenmore Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue
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Continue on Wadley Road
835 ft · 27 sec · Wadley Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
54 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
656 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
1604 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Smith Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Madison Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Madison Street
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Continue on North Boulevard
122 m · 7 sec · North Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Boulevard
1516 ft · 26 sec · North Boulevard
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Continue on Cairo Road
3 mi · 5 min · Cairo Road
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast
2653 ft · 55 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Cairo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Cairo?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waycross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Savannah and 121.2 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.
Stop Ideas Near Waycross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Blackshear City Hall
Waycross Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waycross.
Jesup
Jacksonville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 200.88 mi (323.29 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
City in Grady County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.8775100, -84.2021400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cairo (-84.20214, 30.87751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $33.87 | $67.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
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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