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Trip from Tucker, 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 10m

Distance

110.5 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

city in Georgia, USA

Tucker, GA

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Tucker, Georgia to Warner Robins, Georgia? This 110.5-mile drive typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. You'll primarily be on I-75, with some time on Larry Justice Highway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. With a fuel cost estimated around $17, it's an economical journey. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward path south. Given its relatively short duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.3 miles from Tucker, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 49.3 mi 53m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 14.6 mi 16m
Terrell Starr Parkway 10.2 mi 11m
Fall Line Freeway 9.6 mi 10m
Watson Boulevard 6.7 mi 12m
Lavista Road 1.9 mi 3m
Kingsbury Circle 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 49.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fellowship Road

65 ft · 10 sec · Fellowship Road
2

Turn left onto GA 236

1.9 mi · 3 min · Lavista Road
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 285 South Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 285

15 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
8

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.
9

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 146 Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left

107 ft · 7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
12

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto Hospital Drive

166 ft · 7 sec · Hospital Drive
14

Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
15

Turn left onto McAllister Road

374 ft · 18 sec · McAllister Road
16

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle
17

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 10-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Tucker to bypass potential Atlanta traffic. Since it's a relatively short trip at 110.5 miles, you won't need to worry about splitting the journey. There are no specific stops suggested, so you can be flexible with your timing for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer 49.3-mile stretch on I-75, to ensure a smooth continuation of your trip.

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 55.3 miles from Tucker, GA, or about 1h 4m 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m

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 Tucker, 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 Tucker, GA

This is one driving day of about 110.5 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Tucker, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

55 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

Stockbridge, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Tucker, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Forsyth, Georgia

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Mojo Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ellenwood, Georgia

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.7

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16784892929

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 71

Forsyth, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+14787582001

Visit website

Starbucks

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Norcross, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+17707340364

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.7

Ellenwood, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16784892929

Visit website

Mozart Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17709868802

Visit website

Fountain Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110.5

Warner Robins, Georgia

+14782931080

Visit website

Museum of Arts and Sciences

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 86.8

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Zoo Atlanta

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.8

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3:30 pm

+14046245600

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 0 and 103.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 236 / Lavista Road

Turn left onto GA 236 / Lavista Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward I 285 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 285 South
7
16.8 mi into trip | ~21m 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
8
77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
103.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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

$17.28 one way

$34.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.89 $37.79
premium $4.70 $20.45 $40.90
diesel $5.61 $24.40 $48.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.2 0 $11.60 $5.30
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.47 $7.07

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 17, 2026

Origin

Tucker, GA

Late night in Tucker on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Late night in Warner Robins on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

55 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

32 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 10m 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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 15.2
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 87.6
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,...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a consistent pace for long stretches, including one segment of 49.3 miles on I-75 without major deviations. While mostly interstate travel, expect some transitions onto local roads like Larry Justice Highway and The Perimeter as you navigate around the Atlanta area. The character remains largely that of a swift, direct route, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?

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 early in the drive near GA 236 / Lavista Road.

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 110.5 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: near the start (GA 236 / Lavista Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 10m. Total distance: 110.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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: near the start (GA 236 / Lavista Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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