Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Emerson, 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

2h 44m

Distance

139.6 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Emerson, GA, GA

Emerson, GA

Enam Sape

Trip Overview

This 139.6-mile drive from Emerson, Georgia, to Warner Robins, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. With 82% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward journey primarily utilizing I-75, Larry Justice Highway, and the Fall Line Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this Southeast Georgia to Southeast Georgia route is around $22. Given the relatively short duration and focused highway profile, you won't need an overnight stop, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. This drive offers a practical way to cover ground 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

69.8 miles from Emerson, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 102.6 mi 1h 56m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
Fall Line Freeway 9.6 mi 10m
Watson Boulevard 6.7 mi 12m
James Wendell George Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
Old Allatoona Road Southeast 0.6 mi 1m
GA 293 0.5 mi <1m
Kingsbury Circle 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 102.6 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerson, GA and Warner Robins, GA.

1

Start on 4th Street

46 ft · 6 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

322 ft · 19 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue
3

Turn left onto GA 293

0.5 mi · 54 sec · GA 293
4

Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
6

Merge onto I 75

38 mi · 44 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

9.6 mi · 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 146 Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left

107 ft · 7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
13

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto Hospital Drive

166 ft · 7 sec · Hospital Drive
15

Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
16

Turn left onto McAllister Road

374 ft · 18 sec · McAllister Road
17

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle
18

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Trip Plan

For this 139.6-mile trip, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Warner Robins with plenty of daylight. Since the total duration is under 3 hours and the longest stretch is about 102.6 miles on I-75, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. The $22 fuel cost is a good estimate to keep in mind. Pay attention to signage for the transition from I-75 to Larry Justice Highway and then to the Fall Line Freeway, as these are key points where the road character might shift slightly.

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 69.8 miles from Emerson, GA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 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 31 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Emerson, GA

This is one driving day of about 139.6 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Emerson, 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 102.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Henry County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stockbridge, GA

70 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

Atlanta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stockbridge, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Emerson, 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 102.6 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

Starbucks

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Emerson, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+17703829077

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Forsyth, Georgia

2.5 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marietta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17704229866

Visit website

Brash Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atlanta, Georgia

2.6 mi

Starbucks

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Emerson, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+17703829077

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.7

Forsyth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14043649099

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 39.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+14048100010

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

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

Acworth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+17709669262

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14046850287

Visit website

Cool Beans Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.9

Marietta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17704229866

Visit website

Brash Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 29.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Illy Coffee Bar at Rowdy Tiger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 39.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+16784122402

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Cartersville, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17703879595

Visit website

Six Flags White Water

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 19.9

Marietta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17705904067

Visit website

Fountain Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 139.6

Warner Robins, Georgia

+14782931080

Visit website

Zoo Atlanta

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 39.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3:30 pm

+14046245600

Visit website

Krog Street Tunnel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 39.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14044920847

Visit website

Pemberton Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 39.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Children's Museum of Atlanta

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 39.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+14046595437

Visit website

Museum of Illusions

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 29.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14044584717

Visit website

Sloomoo Institute - Atlanta

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 29.9

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+18779175463

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 132.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
41.8 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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
122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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
132.3 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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

$21.83 one way

$43.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.87 $47.74
premium $4.70 $25.84 $51.67
diesel $5.61 $30.82 $61.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.66 $6.70
Efficient EV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58
EV Truck/SUV 55.8 0 $19.54 $8.93

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Emerson, GA

Night in Emerson on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Night in Warner Robins on Saturday

Local time

10:46 PM

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

2 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 44m 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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 38.5
View on nps.gov
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...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 120.4
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $5 near mile 24.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 139.6-mile drive, with 82% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 102.6 miles on I-75, which forms the backbone of this route. While the profile is primarily highway, the inclusion of Larry Justice Highway and the Fall Line Freeway suggests some variation beyond pure interstate travel. The drive progresses with a consistent pace for most of the 2-hour and 44-minute duration, offering a predictable driving rhythm.

82% 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: 102.6 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 1.6 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 139.6 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 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 2h 44m. Total distance: 139.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 102.6 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 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 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Warner Robins, GA

Midway, GA 211.9 mi · 4h 2m Country Club Estates, GA 178.4 mi · 4h 8m Alto, GA 170.5 mi · 3h 17m Bloomingdale, GA 152.3 mi · 2h 56m

More from Emerson, GA

Savannah, GA 285.9 mi · 5h 18m Albany, GA 219.5 mi · 4h 12m Johns Creek, GA 48 mi · 1h 3m

More trips to Warner Robins, GA

Darien, GA 206.3 mi Walnut Grove, GA 204.1 mi Chatsworth, GA 187.4 mi Tybee Island, GA 181 mi Brunswick, GA 177.4 mi Raoul, GA 168.9 mi
Escape planner: Emerson, GA Scenic drives in GA

Explore more options from Emerson, GA or browse trips ending in Warner Robins, GA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.