Planning a trip from Raoul, GA to Warner Robins, GA? This 168.2-mile journey will take approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Gainesville Highway and Mount Zion Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27. This drive offers a straightforward path through the Southeast region, keeping you on familiar terrain within Georgia. With just one recommended stop, you can easily complete this route in a single day, enjoying 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
84.5 miles from Raoul, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
49.3 mi
53m
Lanier Parkway
24.2 mi
26m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi
20m
I 85
16.8 mi
18m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
Cornelia Highway
13 mi
15m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi
11m
Fall Line Freeway
9.6 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 49.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raoul, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
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Start on County Road 221
79 ft·10 sec·County Road 221
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Turn left onto Gainesville Highway
0.3 mi·28 sec·Gainesville Highway
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Turn right onto Mount Zion Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Mount Zion Road
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Turn left onto US 23; GA 365
1.4 mi·1 min·Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi·15 min·Cornelia Highway
6
Continue on I 985; US 23
24 mi·26 min·Lanier Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
6.6 mi·7 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
10 mi·10 min·I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 95AToward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·27 sec
Toward I 285 South: Augusta, MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 285
18 mi·20 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 52Toward I 675 South: MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
9.6 mi·10 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 146Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner RobinsUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left
107 ft·7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
19
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi·12 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft·7 sec·Hospital Drive
21
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Dr. Parihar Drive
22
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft·18 sec·McAllister Road
23
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kingsbury Circle
24
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft·2 sec·Trinity Drive
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Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 52-minute drive covering 168.2 miles, flexibility is your best friend. Consider an early morning departure from Raoul to maximize your daylight hours in Warner Robins, especially since the route is turn-heavy and doesn't include highway stretches. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, it’s wise to ensure your tank is full before you leave, as refueling options might be less frequent on local roads. Plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive, perhaps midway through your journey, to stretch your legs and refresh before continuing on.
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 84.5 miles from Raoul, GA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 37m
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 Raoul, 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 Raoul, GA
This is one driving day of about 168.9 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Raoul, 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 49.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 56.6 and 161.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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56.6 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
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 95A
Toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
8
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
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75.3 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
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135.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m 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
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161.6 mi into trip|~3h 2m 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
$26.41 one way
$52.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.88
$57.76
premium
$4.70
$31.26
$62.52
diesel
$5.61
$37.29
$74.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.7
0
$17.73
$8.11
Efficient EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
EV Truck/SUV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Raoul, GA
Late night
in Raoul on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Late night
in Warner Robins on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
N 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
3h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 75.7
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,...
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 145.6
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 the entirety of this 168.2-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through communities and along roads that require more frequent adjustments, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The absence of a specified longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches; instead, anticipate a more engaging driving experience as you transition between different local roadways like Gainesville Highway and Mount Zion Road.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lanier Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 168.9 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 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Raoul, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 168.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Warner Robins, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
