How far is Warner Robins, GA from Nelson, GA?
The driving distance from Warner Robins, GA to Nelson, GA is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warner Robins and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins and Nelson.
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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
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Continue on A P D Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Road
1339 ft · 27 sec · Canton Road
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Turn right onto Kennesaw Avenue
1073 ft · 40 sec · Kennesaw Avenue
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Avenue
158 m · 22 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Dogwood Pass
5 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Warner Robins and Nelson.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Warner Robins and Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warner Robins to Nelson?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Warner Robins and 77.2 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warner Robins and Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near McDonough
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 McDonough.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warner Robins and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 129.36 mi (208.18 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 Nelson
City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 34.3820400, -84.3710300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-84.37103, 34.38204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.14 | $48.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
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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