Origin
Walthourville, GA
Afternoon in Walthourville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walthourville, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
157.3 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walthourville, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
Walthourville to Macon is 157 miles and takes about 3 hours 15 minutes via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey takes you across Georgia, staying within the Southeast region, and is a straightforward, highway-focused drive. It's a solid option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for a practical way to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a comfortable drive.
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
78.6 miles from Walthourville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 87 mi | 1h 33m |
| GA Hwy 196 | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Earl Kemp Road | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Romie Waters Highway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| West Brazell Street | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Airport Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Harrington Street | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Barnard Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
241 ft
·
21 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto GA 119
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Road
4
Turn left onto GA 196
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elma G. Miles Parkway
5
Continue on GA 196
20 mi
·
27 min
·
GA Hwy 196
6
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
39 ft
·
0 sec
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US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
7
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
8
Turn left onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnard Street
9
Continue on GA 23; GA 57
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Romie Waters Highway
10
Continue on GA 23; GA 57; GA 121
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 280; GA 30
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Brazell Street
12
Turn right onto GA 86
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Earl Kemp Road
13
Continue on US 1; GA 4
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrington Street
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
15
Merge onto I 16
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
17
Turn right onto GA 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
18
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mulberry Street
19
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 15 minute duration, departing Walthourville in the morning allows ample time to reach Macon before evening. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially during the 87-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This is a drive where you can easily make good time, so consider leaving a bit earlier to enjoy a more relaxed pace or to arrive with extra time to spare.
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 78.6 miles from Walthourville, GA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87 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 35 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.6 miles or 1h 49m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Walthourville, 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 Walthourville, GA
This is one driving day of about 157.3 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Walthourville, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 87 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Walthourville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 156.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 119 / Airport Road
At end of road, turn right onto GA 119 / Airport Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 196 / Elma G. Miles Parkway
Turn left onto GA 196 / Elma G. Miles Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
156.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B
Toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.60 one way
$49.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.90 | $53.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.11 | $58.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Macon, GA
Afternoon in Macon on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
52°F
Lyons, GA
79 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
38 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
3h 15m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 157.3
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with about 69% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 87 miles along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of roads like GA Hwy 196 and Earl Kemp Road suggests some transitions to more local thoroughfares, offering a varied driving experience without significant slowdowns. Expect consistent speeds for the bulk of your travel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA Hwy 196. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Walthourville, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 3h 15m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (GA 119 / Airport Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (GA 196 / Elma G. Miles Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (GA 119 / Airport Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (GA 196 / Elma G. Miles Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Macon, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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