How far is Warner Robins, GA from Ball Ground, GA?

The driving distance from Warner Robins, GA to Ball Ground, GA is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.75 mi
02h 57m
Flight
126.61 mi
203.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.61 mi
Kilometers
203.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.21 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ball Ground
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Warner Robins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warner Robins
2026-04-23T10:03
Arrive Ball Ground
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
McDonough
GA

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Warner Robins
75.9 mi
01h 28m
To Ball Ground
75.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins and Ball Ground.

  1. 1

    Start on Trinity Drive

    21 m · 4 sec · Trinity Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

    704 ft · 36 sec · Kingsbury Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McAllister Road

    114 m · 19 sec · McAllister Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive

    797 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-75 North: Macon

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on A P D Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Canton Highway

    1351 ft · 26 sec · Canton Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive

    995 ft · 36 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road

    606 ft · 21 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 43%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 16%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 15%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 7%
I-75 North
10.1 mi · 7%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
01h 28m from Warner Robins
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warner Robins and Sunny near Ball Ground.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warner Robins to Ball Ground?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Warner Robins and 75.8 miles from Ball Ground.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warner Robins and Sunny near Ball Ground.

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warner Robins and Ball Ground. Straight-line distance: 126.61 mi (203.76 km).

Warner Robins

#1 Warner Robins

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

Population78,601
Coordinates32.6157400, -83.6266400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Ball Ground

#2 Ball Ground

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,315
Coordinates34.3381500, -84.3765900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Warner Robins (-83.62664, 32.61574)
End: Ball Ground (-84.37659, 34.33815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.27 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.38
10.7 gal · 40.54 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.19 $42.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.70 $47.39
Premium $4.78 $25.56 $51.12
Diesel $5.62 $30.09 $60.18

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 Warner Robins and Ball Ground. The current time is 10:03:12.

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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.