How far is Warner Robins, GA from Athens, GA?

The driving distance from Warner Robins, GA to Athens, GA is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Road
111.9 mi
02h 39m
Flight
94.05 mi
151.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.05 mi
Kilometers
151.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.9 mi
Kilometers
180.09 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Athens
Mon, Apr 13, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Warner Robins
Mon, Apr 13, 6:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warner Robins
2026-04-13T13:34
Arrive Athens
Mon, Apr 13, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warner Robins
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
Eatonton
GA

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

From Warner Robins
56 mi
01h 19m
To Athens
55.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Warner Robins and Athens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins and Athens.

  1. 1

    Start on Trinity Drive

    21 m · 4 sec · Trinity Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

    114 m · 20 sec · Kingsbury Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Draper Street

    1088 ft · 50 sec · Draper Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watson Boulevard

    1260 ft · 38 sec · Watson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Hill Road

    2934 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Green Street

    3160 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Davis Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Davis Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hawkinsville Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Hawkinsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Houston Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Houston Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pio Nono Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Pio Nono Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Pio Nono Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pio Nono Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Atlanta

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  33. 33

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  36. 36

    Continue on Macon Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Macon Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop

    2490 ft · 33 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop 10

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road

    147 m · 17 sec · Lexington Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Oconee Street

    1474 ft · 38 sec · Oconee Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Oak Street

    2912 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Oconee Street

    2338 ft · 59 sec · Oconee Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1276 ft · 44 sec · East Broad Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Lumpkin Street

    1347 ft · 46 sec · North Lumpkin Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lumpkin Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warner Robins and Athens.

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
46 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 19%
Macon Highway
12.1 mi · 11%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 10%
Hawkinsville Road
7.98 mi · 7%
Athens Highway
7.82 mi · 7%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Eatonton Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonton
01h 19m from Warner Robins
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Warner Robins and Mostly Sunny near Athens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warner Robins to Athens?

The road trip is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Warner Robins and 55.9 miles from Athens.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Warner Robins and Mostly Sunny near Athens.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eatonton, 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 Eatonton.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

107 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

114 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warner Robins and Athens. Straight-line distance: 94.05 mi (151.36 km).

Warner Robins

#1 Warner Robins

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

Population78,601
Coordinates32.6157400, -83.6266400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
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#2 Athens

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

Population116,714
Coordinates33.9609500, -83.3779400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Warner Robins (-83.62664, 32.61574)
End: Athens (-83.37794, 33.96095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.95 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
7.9 gal · 29.9 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.49 $34.99
Premium $4.78 $18.87 $37.75
Diesel $5.62 $22.21 $44.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Warner Robins and Athens. The current time is 13:34:14.

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.