Cusseta, GA to Warner Robins, GA is 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m via Buena Vista Highway and GA 96, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short trip, perfect for a single day of travel without feeling rushed. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate different types of roads on your way to Warner Robins.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Cusseta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi
22m
Clarke Duncan Highway
14.7 mi
19m
GA 96
12 mi
14m
GA 137
8.3 mi
9m
Watson Boulevard
6.7 mi
12m
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.5 mi
7m
Peach Parkway
5 mi
6m
Fall Line Freeway
4.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Buena Vista Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on McNaughton Street
153 ft·8 sec·McNaughton Street
2
Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
169 ft·4 sec·Old Georgia Highway 137
3
Turn straight onto Broad Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Wells Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Wells Street
5
Turn right onto GA 26
15 mi·19 min·Clarke Duncan Highway
6
Continue on GA 26
0.9 mi·1 min·6th Avenue
7
Turn left onto GA 41 Connector
0.2 mi·23 sec·Baker Street
8
Turn right onto GA 41; GA 137
0.4 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue
9
Turn left onto GA 137
0.8 mi·1 min·Oliver Street
10
Continue on GA 137
5.5 mi·7 min·Doctor Deryl Hart Road
11
Continue on GA 137
16 mi·22 min·Buena Vista Highway
12
Take the ramp onto GA 137
8.3 mi·9 min·GA 137
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
12 mi·14 min·GA 96; GA 540
14
Continue on GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.7 mi·6 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
5.0 mi·6 min·Peach Parkway
16
Turn right onto GA 247 Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Centerville Road
17
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
154 ft·5 sec·Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
18
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.6 mi·52 sec·Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
19
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
142 ft·2 sec·Centerville Road
20
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.3 mi·30 sec·Centerville Road
21
Continue on GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi·12 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft·7 sec·Hospital Drive
23
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Dr. Parihar Drive
24
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft·18 sec·McAllister Road
25
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kingsbury Circle
26
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft·2 sec·Trinity Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. There are no specific stop recommendations provided, so you can decide to push through or take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated cost is around $12, so a single fill-up should be more than sufficient for this journey. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between the highway sections and the local roads, as the speed and driving style may change.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Cusseta, GA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Cusseta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cusseta, GA
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cusseta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Buena Vista Highway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Old Georgia Highway 137
Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip|~56m in|GA 137
Take the ramp onto GA 137
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road toward Centerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Centerville
5
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
79.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|McAllister Road
Turn left onto McAllister Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.46 one way
$24.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.63
$27.25
premium
$4.70
$14.75
$29.50
diesel
$5.61
$17.60
$35.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.97
$3.19
EV Truck/SUV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Cusseta, GA
Late night
in Cusseta on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Late night
in Warner Robins on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Butler, GA
40 mi in
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
2 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 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 79.7
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 16.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 38% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Buena Vista Highway and Clarke Duncan Highway before transitioning to GA 96. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 16.3 miles on Buena Vista Highway. This suggests a journey that balances quicker highway segments with more local road travel, giving you a varied feel behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate experience.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Buena Vista Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Georgia Highway 137.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Georgia Highway 137): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (GA 137): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cusseta, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Buena Vista Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (Old Georgia Highway 137): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (GA 137): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter 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.
