How far is Temple, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Temple, GA to Macon, GA is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.14 mi
02h 03m
Flight
101.85 mi
163.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.85 mi
Kilometers
163.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.14 mi
Kilometers
198.17 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Temple
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Temple
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Macon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Temple
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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Temple
61.5 mi
01h 01m
To Macon
61.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on James Street

    26 m · 3 sec · James Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sage Street

    124 m · 11 sec · Sage Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carrollton Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1894 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    37.5 mi · 42 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    2101 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Spring Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Temple 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
77.6 mi · 63%
Tom Murphy Freeway
37.5 mi · 30%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 3%
Carrollton Street
1.92 mi · 2%
Downtown Connector
1.05 mi · 1%
I 75 South
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 01m from Temple
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Temple and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Temple and 61.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Temple and Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stockbridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stockbridge.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Macon. Straight-line distance: 101.85 mi (163.91 km).

Temple

#1 Temple

Human settlement in Carroll and Haralson Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,044
Coordinates33.7370500, -85.0324400
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: James Street (-85.032299, 33.736939)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Temple and Macon. The current time is 00:41:59.

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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.