Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Smyrna, 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 2m

Distance

86.5 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 86.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Eatonton Highway, Gray Highway, Hawkinsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43.3 miles from Warner Robins, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Eatonton Highway	21.3 mi	29m
Gray Highway	10.7 mi	14m
Hawkinsville Road	8 mi	11m
Madison Road	6.6 mi	9m
Fall Line Freeway	5.7 mi	7m
Gray Bypass	5.1 mi	6m
James Marshall Bypass	4.5 mi	6m
Bethany Road	3.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Eatonton Highway — 21.3 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Trinity Drive

69 ft · 4 sec · Trinity Drive

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

373 ft · 19 sec · Kingsbury Circle

Turn right onto Draper Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Draper Street

At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto North Pleasant Hill Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pleasant Hill Road

Turn right onto Green Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Green Street

Turn left onto North Davis Drive

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Davis Drive

Turn left onto US 129; GA 247

8.0 mi · 11 min · Hawkinsville Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 41; US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 247

1.0 mi · 1 min · Houston Road

Enter roundabout onto US 41; GA 247

198 ft · 2 sec · Pio Nono Avenue

Continue on US 41; GA 247

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pio Nono Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

3.9 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49 Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49

11 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 18; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 44

333 ft · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 129; GA 44

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Gray Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

Continue on US 129; US 441; 24

2.9 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

Continue on US 129; US 441; 24

2.2 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 129; US 441; GA 24

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bethany Church Road

Turn straight onto Bethany Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

Turn right onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; 24 Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Bypass

Turn right onto US 278; GA 12

3.0 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Buckhead Road

103 ft · 2 sec · Buckhead Road

Arrive at destination

Buckhead Road

Trip Plan

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 43.3 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 19 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Warner Robins, GA

This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Warner Robins, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Eatonton Highway for about 21.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gray, GA

43 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

Macon, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gray, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Warner Robins, 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.

Georgia Safari Conservation Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 80.4

Madison, Georgia

+17063424296

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 18.5

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14784773232

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

17.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Savannah

18.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49

19.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540 / North Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24 / James Marshall Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.53 one way

$27.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$14.79	$29.58
premium	$4.70	$16.01	$32.02
diesel	$5.61	$19.10	$38.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26	$9.08	$4.15
Efficient EV	21.6	$7.57	$3.46
EV Truck/SUV	34.6	$12.11	$5.54

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 15, 2026

Origin

Warner Robins, GA

Evening in Warner Robins on Sunday

Local time

7:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smyrna, GA

Evening in Smyrna on Sunday

Local time

7:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Gray, GA

43 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

7 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

2h 2m 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.

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 ~5 min detour Free near mile 20.9

Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16

Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

86.5 mi in 2h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Eatonton Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard.

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 22 significant decision points across 86.5 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 0.3 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting 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 2m. Total distance: 86.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Eatonton Highway. 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 Smyrna, 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.

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 Smyrna, 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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Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Smyrna, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Georgia Safari Conservation Park

Fountain Park

Cannonball House

Tubman Museum

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee National Monument Visitors Center

Museum of Arts and Sciences

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Warner Robins, GA

Smyrna, GA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 2m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Warner Robins, GA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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