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Trip from Soperton, GA to Warner Robins, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Downtown Soperton, GA, GA

Soperton, GA

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Trip Overview

Soperton to Warner Robins is 70.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip that should feel familiar if you've driven through this part of the country before. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a good option for a quick hop between towns or as part of a larger journey through the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 38.3 mi 41m
GA 96 13.9 mi 19m
West Main Street 6.7 mi 9m
GA 358 3.9 mi 5m
Hawkinsville Road 3.3 mi 5m
Old Hawkinsville Road 1.6 mi 2m
Watson Boulevard 1.6 mi 3m
Draper Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 38.3 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 221; GA 56

188 ft · 10 sec · South 2nd Street
2

Turn left onto GA 29

6.7 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 16

38 mi · 41 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
6

Keep slight left at fork

97 ft · 5 sec
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
7

Turn left onto GA 358

3.9 mi · 5 min · GA 358
8

At end of road, turn left onto GA 96

14 mi · 19 min · GA 96
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Hawkinsville Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247

3.3 mi · 5 min · Hawkinsville Road
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

1.6 mi · 3 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Draper Street
13

Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 20 sec · Kingsbury Circle
14

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
15

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cochran, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cochran, GA

35 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

East Dublin, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Soperton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I-16 West: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-16 West: Macon
6
45.7 mi into trip | ~52m 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
49.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | GA 96

At end of road, turn left onto GA 96

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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.
6
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.99 one way

$21.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.02 $24.04
premium $4.70 $13.01 $26.02
diesel $5.61 $15.52 $31.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 18, 2026

Origin

Soperton, GA

Late night in Soperton on Tuesday

Local time

5:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Late night in Warner Robins on Tuesday

Local time

5:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

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 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily highway-focused, with about 80% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll initially navigate Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for a significant stretch of 38.3 miles, which sets the tone for the journey. As you progress, the route transitions to GA 96 and eventually West Main Street in Warner Robins. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal interruptions, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for most of the 70.3 miles.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 70.3 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: at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.6 miles (GA 96): 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 Soperton, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.

Danville

45.3 mi in | ~51m

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 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). 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.

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: at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.6 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.

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.

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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