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Trip from Dasher, GA to Macon, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

158.6 mi

255 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 46m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Dasher, GA

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Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Macon, GA

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Dasher, GA, to Macon, GA? This 159.2-mile journey will take you approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day drive, so no need to look for overnight accommodations. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with no highway travel involved, so expect a more turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $25, making it an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace.

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

79.3 miles from Dasher, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 145.3 mi 2h 35m
Fall Line Freeway 7.2 mi 8m
Dasher Road 1.9 mi 4m
Loch Laurel Road 1.4 mi 2m
Madison Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Forsyth Street 0.4 mi 1m
College Street 0.3 mi <1m
Georgia Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 145.3 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dasher, GA and Macon, GA.

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 14 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Christian Drive

73 ft · 3 sec · Christian Drive
3

Keep slight right at fork onto Christian Drive

90 ft · 3 sec · Christian Drive
4

Turn right onto CR 267

1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto CR 738

1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road
6

Turn left onto CR 312

0.3 mi · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto GA 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Enter roundabout

21 ft · 0 sec
9

Continue

0.3 mi · 32 sec
10

Merge onto I 75

145 mi · 2 hr 35 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540

7.2 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19

0.4 mi · 1 min · Forsyth Street
15

Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 19

0.3 mi · 56 sec · College Street
16

Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 19

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Georgia Avenue
17

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Mulberry Street
18

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Mulberry Street
19

Arrive at destination

Mulberry Street

Trip Plan

For your 159.2-mile drive from Dasher to Macon, consider leaving in the morning to make the most of daylight. Since this is a one-day trip taking about 2 hours and 24 minutes, you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $25, and ensure you have enough to reach Macon comfortably. A specific tip for this turn-heavy route: pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially as you navigate the numerous local roads and intersections that define this journey.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.3 miles from Dasher, GA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.3 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 35 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.3 miles or 1h 29m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dasher, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Dasher, GA

This is one driving day of about 158.6 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Dasher, 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 145.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Turner County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashburn, GA

79 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

Hahira, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashburn, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Dasher, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Valdosta, GA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.3

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12294744541

Visit website

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

0.7 mi

Augie's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.3

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

1.9 mi

Red Owl Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valdosta, Georgia

3 mi

Just Love Coffee Cafe - Valdosta, GA

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12294744541

Visit website

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Augie's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12294744128

Visit website

Flantastic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12295390598

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12295065172

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.6

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.6

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Red Owl Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12292325663

Visit website

Cafe 41

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12294173434

Between Friends Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136

Warner Robins, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14789516172

Visit website

Gūd Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+12295614259

Visit website

The Good Book & Red Door Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12295481198

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.6

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12293827295

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.3

Valdosta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Cannonball House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 158.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Tubman Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 158.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14787438544

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 158.6

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

Ellis Brothers Pecans Inc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18006350616

Visit website

Cotton Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 102

Vienna, Georgia

+12292682045

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 56.7

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 157.3 — 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 | Christian Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Christian Drive

Navigation decision point

6
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | GA 31 / Madison Highway

At end of road, turn left onto GA 31 / Madison Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
149.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
157.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

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

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. Toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
9
157.3 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer U...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.80 one way

$49.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.12 $54.24
premium $4.70 $29.35 $58.71
diesel $5.61 $35.02 $70.03

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: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.6 0 $16.65 $7.61
Efficient EV 39.7 0 $13.88 $6.34
EV Truck/SUV 63.4 0 $22.20 $10.15

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Dasher, GA

Late night in Dasher on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, GA

Late night in Macon on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Ashburn, GA

79 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 57m 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

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 158.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entirety of the 159.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests you'll be encountering numerous intersections and changes in direction. This road type means you'll likely be traveling through smaller communities and varied landscapes as you make your way from Dasher toward Macon, offering a more intimate feel than a typical interstate route.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Christian Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 158.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Christian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (GA 31 / Madison Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 149.9 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): 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.

On the drive from Dasher, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.

Savannah

149.9 mi in | ~2h 45m | via I 75; GA 540

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 158.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145.3 miles on I 75. 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 Macon, 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: near the start (Christian Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (GA 31 / Madison Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 149.9 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Macon, 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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