How far is Tennille, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Tennille, GA to Macon, GA is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
60.02 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.08 mi
77.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.08 mi
Kilometers
77.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.02 mi
Kilometers
96.6 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Tennille
Mon, Apr 20, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennille
2026-04-20T00:21
Arrive Macon
Mon, Apr 20, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennille
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
Ivey
GA

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Tennille
30 mi
00h 31m
To Macon
30.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Central Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · East South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    44 mi · 52 min · Fall Line Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    540 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennille 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
44 mi · 73%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 10%
Smith Street
4.73 mi · 8%
Emery Highway
2.52 mi · 4%
Jeffersonville Road
1.31 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

44 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ivey
00h 31m from Tennille
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennille and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Ivey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Tennille and 30.1 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tennille and Macon. Straight-line distance: 48.08 mi (77.38 km).

Tennille

#1 Tennille

City in Washington County, Georgia, USA

Population2,211
Coordinates32.9359900, -82.8115300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: East South Central Avenue (-82.811506, 32.935955)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.79
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.40 $16.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.78 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.62 $11.92 $23.85

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennille and Macon. The current time is 00:21:34.

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.