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Trip from Springfield, 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 38m

Distance

132.5 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

Downtown Springfield, GA, GA

Springfield, GA

Kelly

Trip Overview

This 132.5-mile drive from Springfield, GA to Warner Robins, GA is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. With about 65% of the journey on highways, it's a practical option for getting between these two Southeast Georgia locations. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $21, making it an economical choice. You'll find the drive to be primarily highway-focused, allowing for efficient travel. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.

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

66.2 miles from Springfield, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 64.8 mi 1h 11m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
Fall Line Freeway 9.6 mi 10m
Horace E Tate Freeway 7.3 mi 8m
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway 7.1 mi 7m
Watson Boulevard 6.7 mi 12m
Downtown Connector 5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Caliber Court

414 ft · 21 sec · Caliber Court
2

Turn right onto Springfield Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Springfield Drive
3

Turn right onto GA 92

1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 92
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 575; GA 5

7.1 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 75; GA 5

10 mi · 11 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 75

7.3 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

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

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.
12

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

9.6 mi · 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 146 Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left

107 ft · 7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
15

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto Hospital Drive

166 ft · 7 sec · Hospital Drive
17

Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
18

Turn left onto McAllister Road

374 ft · 18 sec · McAllister Road
19

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle
20

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
21

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Trip Plan

Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With a total duration of about 2 hours and 38 minutes, you can comfortably complete this trip in one go. While there's only one suggested stop, you might want to plan a brief break midway, especially during the 64.8-mile stretch on I 75. Keep in mind the $21 fuel cost and ensure your tank is sufficiently full before leaving Springfield, GA. The highway-focused nature of this route means you can maintain a steady pace, so a single stop is likely all you'll need.

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 66.2 miles from Springfield, GA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 29 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m

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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, GA

This is one driving day of about 132.5 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Springfield, 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 64.8 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

66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McDonough, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Springfield, 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 64.8 miles.

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 125.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlan...
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
34.6 mi into trip | ~44m 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
99.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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
8
125.1 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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

$20.72 one way

$41.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.66 $45.31
premium $4.70 $24.52 $49.05
diesel $5.61 $29.25 $58.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.91 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 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 16, 2026

Origin

Springfield, GA

Late night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Late night in Warner Robins on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

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

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 38m 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 ~6 min detour Free near mile 32
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 109.6
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 18.3
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 most of this 132.5-mile journey, with 65% of your time spent on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.8 miles on I 75, offering a period of consistent cruising. You'll primarily navigate on I 75, Larry Justice Highway, and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently, with less emphasis on winding scenic byways and more on covering ground.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 132.5 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (I 75): 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 38m. Total distance: 132.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.8 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles (I 75): 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.

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