How far is West Point, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from West Point, GA to Macon, GA is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.08 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.68 mi
17.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.68 mi
Kilometers
17.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.08 mi
Kilometers
21.05 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Fri, Oct 16, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Macon
Fri, Oct 16, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From West Point
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To Macon
6.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Macon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Macon.

  1. 1

    Start on Trophy Place

    677 ft · 35 sec · Trophy Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Point Circle

    555 ft · 26 sec · West Point Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holley Road

    2252 ft · 57 sec · Holley Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    17 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    35 m · 2 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Parkway

    36 m · 4 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    2098 ft · 51 sec · Bloomfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mercer University Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mercer University Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Atlanta

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown

    634 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

    106 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Forsyth Street

    2102 ft · 1 min · Forsyth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto College Street

    1818 ft · 57 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · Georgia Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    585 ft · 23 sec · Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    625 ft · 27 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Macon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Parkway
6.41 mi · 49%
Mercer University Drive
2.37 mi · 18%
Fall Line Freeway
0.89 mi · 7%
Holley Road
0.43 mi · 3%
Forsyth Street
0.4 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Road
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Parkway

Exit the roundabout onto Eisenhower Parkway

3.46 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 10m from West Point
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Point and Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Macon?

The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from West Point and 6.8 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Sunny near Macon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Macon. Straight-line distance: 10.68 mi (17.18 km).

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#1 West Point

West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7934700, -83.8074100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Trophy Place (-83.806991, 32.793138)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.27 $1.96 $3.93
Premium $4.70 $2.16 $4.32
Diesel $5.75 $2.64 $5.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Macon. The current time is 06:35:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.