This 100.9-mile drive from Lyons to Warner Robins, Georgia, is a straightforward 1-hour-and-41-minute journey. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like South State Street, West Liberty Avenue, and Vidalia Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $16, making it an economical option. This trip offers a practical, turn-heavy local experience through the Southeast region of Georgia.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Lyons, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
38.3 mi
41m
GA 96
13.9 mi
19m
Main Street
11.9 mi
16m
James Street
8.9 mi
10m
GA 358
3.9 mi
5m
Hawkinsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
1st Street
3.2 mi
6m
Mount Vernon Road
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 38.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on 152; 292
29 ft·7 sec·Northeast Broad Street
2
Turn left onto US 1; GA 4
516 ft·11 sec·South State Street
3
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30
1.6 mi·2 min·West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 280; GA 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Vidalia Road
5
Continue on US 280; GA 30
3.2 mi·6 min·1st Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 280; GA 15; GA 29; GA 30
0.6 mi·1 min·Southwest Main Street
7
Merge onto US 280; GA 15; GA 29; GA 30
203 ft·5 sec·1st Street
8
Continue on US 280; GA 15; GA 29; GA 30
2.5 mi·4 min·Mount Vernon Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
180 ft·5 sec
10
Merge onto GA 15; GA 29
8.9 mi·10 min·James Street
11
Continue on GA 15; GA 29
12 mi·16 min·Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I-16 West: MaconUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 16
38 mi·41 min·Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
15
Keep slight left at fork
97 ft·5 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
16
Turn left onto GA 358
3.9 mi·5 min·GA 358
17
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
14 mi·19 min·GA 96
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Old Hawkinsville Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247
3.3 mi·5 min·Hawkinsville Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
1.6 mi·3 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Draper Street
0.2 mi·54 sec·Draper Street
22
Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle
373 ft·20 sec·Kingsbury Circle
23
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft·2 sec·Trinity Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes, this route from Lyons to Warner Robins offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed morning, and still arrive with ample daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for brief breaks as needed at any convenient point along your local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $16, and it's always wise to fill up before heading out on a local drive where services might be less frequent than on major highways.
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 46.6 miles from Lyons, GA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 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 35m
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 Lyons, 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 Lyons, GA
This is one driving day of about 93.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lyons, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 38.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 88.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 280; GA 30 / West Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30 / West Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
29.7 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-16 West: Macon
6
68.6 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
6
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|GA 96
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.94
$31.87
premium
$4.70
$17.25
$34.50
diesel
$5.61
$20.58
$41.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.79
$4.47
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.96
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lyons, GA
Late night
in Lyons on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Late night
in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Dublin, GA
47 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
1 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 2m 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 93.2
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 100.9-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including South State Street, West Liberty Avenue, and Vidalia Road, with frequent turns. Without any long highway stretches, the drive will likely feel consistently connected to local communities rather than open road. The character remains consistent throughout, emphasizing a more intimate, ground-level travel experience.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near US 280; GA 30 / West Liberty Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 93.2 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 0.1 miles (US 280; GA 30 / West Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lyons, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 280; GA 30 / West Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Warner Robins, GA before heading back.
