How far is Warner Robins, GA from Lake City, GA?
The driving distance from Warner Robins, GA to Lake City, GA is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warner Robins and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins and Lake City.
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Start on Trinity Drive
21 m · 4 sec · Trinity Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
704 ft · 36 sec · Kingsbury Circle
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Turn left onto McAllister Road
114 m · 19 sec · McAllister Road
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Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive
797 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
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Turn left onto Watson Boulevard
6.6 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-75 North: Macon
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 54: Clayton State University, Georgia Archives, National Archives, Morrow, Lake City
3159 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Drive
1 mi · 3 min · North Lake Drive
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warner Robins and Lake City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Warner Robins and Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warner Robins to Lake City?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Warner Robins and 44.9 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Warner Robins and Mostly Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warner Robins and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.42 km).
#1 Warner Robins
The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.
| Population | 78,601 |
| Coordinates | 32.6157400, -83.6266400 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 33.6065000, -84.3352000 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-84.3352, 33.6065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
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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