Origin
Cedartown, GA
Late night in Cedartown on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cedartown, 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
3h 20m
Distance
161 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedartown, GA
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Trip Overview
This 161-mile journey from Cedartown, GA to Warner Robins, GA is a straightforward, one-day drive, taking approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-75, Larry Justice Highway, and Tom Murphy Freeway, the route stays within the Southeast region of Georgia. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, this trip is quite economical. It’s a manageable distance for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for this highway-focused drive to get you there efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.5 miles from Cedartown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| Rockmart Highway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Nathan Dean Parkway | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Watson Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedartown, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on West Avenue
238 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Avenue
2
Turn right onto South College Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South College Street
3
Turn right onto East Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
4
Continue on Rockmart Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Rockmart Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 278; GA 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedartown Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 278; GA 6
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 278; GA 6
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rockmart Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on US 278; GA 6
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 278; GA 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 278; GA 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 278; GA 6
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 20
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 75; I 85
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Connector
18
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 146
Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left
107 ft
·
7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
24
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hospital Drive
26
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dr. Parihar Drive
27
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
McAllister Road
28
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kingsbury Circle
29
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Trinity Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 20-minute duration, departing Cedartown in the morning allows ample time to reach Warner Robins by afternoon. The route's highway-centric nature means you can cover significant mileage between stops, with the longest stretch being 64.8 miles on I-75. Consider a brief stop for fuel and a stretch midway. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an affordable trip, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Your main consideration will be navigating the freeway transitions efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Cedartown, GA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cedartown, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedartown, GA
This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Cedartown, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Cedartown, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 46.4 and 153.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85...
8
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomer...
8
127.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
8
153.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.18 one way
$50.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.55 | $71.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
3h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is largely focused on highway travel, with 72% of the route on interstates and freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 64.8 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like Larry Justice Highway and Tom Murphy Freeway suggests some variation in speed and environment. This route offers a practical way to cover ground, characterized by its efficiency rather than extensive scenic detours.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 161 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cedartown, GA and Warner Robins, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Macon and Montgomery.
Greenville
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Macon
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Montgomery
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 20m
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 3h 20m. Total distance: 161 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Warner Robins, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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