Origin
Barnesville, GA
Late night in Barnesville on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barnesville, GA to Warner Robins, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnesville, GA
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Trip Overview
Barnesville to Warner Robins is 55.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Larry Justice Highway and US 41, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some variety in the road conditions and speeds as you make your way south.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| US 41 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Forsyth Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Tift College Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Johnston Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Larry Justice Highway
— 16.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesville, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on Forsyth Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsyth Street
2
Continue on US 41; GA 18
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 41; GA 18
3
Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
283 ft
·
10 sec
·
Indian Springs Drive
4
Turn right onto West Johnston Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Johnston Street
5
Continue on Tift College Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tift College Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 146
Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left
107 ft
·
7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
12
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hospital Drive
14
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dr. Parihar Drive
15
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
McAllister Road
16
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kingsbury Circle
17
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Trinity Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Barnesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Merge onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Ro...
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
Navigation decision point
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Late night in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on Larry Justice Highway, US 41, and the Fall Line Freeway, providing a blend of faster travel and potentially more local road conditions. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change is 16.1 miles on Larry Justice Highway. Expect the road to evolve as you progress, shifting from potentially more rural roads to busier thoroughfares as you approach Warner Robins.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Larry Justice Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Warner Robins, GA
Full guide →Warner Robins is a city in Houston County in the Classic Heartland of the American state of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Larry Justice Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Warner Robins, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Warner Robins, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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