How far is Wadley, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Wadley, GA to Macon, GA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadley and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadley and Macon.
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Start on East Calhoun Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Calhoun Street
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Continue on Wadley Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Wadley Road
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Turn right onto Minor Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Minor Drive
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Continue on Bartow Road (Hwy 242)
18.3 mi · 25 min · Bartow Road (Hwy 242)
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riddleville Road
34 m · 2 sec · Riddleville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Riddleville Road
1276 ft · 26 sec · Riddleville Road
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Turn right onto East Church Street
4 mi · 8 min · East Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
732 ft · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
45.3 mi · 54 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Emery Road
1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Emery Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Emery Highway
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Take the exit slight left
540 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto 2nd Street
1.2 km · 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 Wadley 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.
Fall Line Freeway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fall Line Freeway
45.3 mi · 00h 54m
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 Wadley and Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wadley to Macon?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Deepstep is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Wadley and 43.2 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wadley and Sunny near Macon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadley and Macon. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 km).
#1 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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