Origin
Butler, GA
Morning in Butler on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, GA
Gera Cejas
Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
Butler, GA to Macon, GA is 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m via GA 96/Fall Line Freeway/Peach Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia, making it a convenient connector for travelers exploring the Southeast. With a high percentage of highway driving, this route prioritizes speed and efficiency over leisurely sightseeing. Expect a straightforward journey that gets you from point A to point B without much fuss, ideal for those looking to cover ground quickly. If you're in the Butler area and need to reach Macon, this is your most direct path.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on GA 96, which transitions into the Fall Line Freeway and then the Peach Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along GA 96, offering a consistent pace. Given its highway nature, expect a smooth and direct experience with minimal slowdowns. The road primarily facilitates quick travel rather than offering winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 96 and Fall Line Freeway. 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 137 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (GA 137 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 137 / East Main Street
Turn left onto GA 137 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
33 mi into trip
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~43m in
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GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward I 75:north: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75:north: Macon
8
39.8 mi into trip
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~51m in
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I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
47.1 mi into trip
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~59m in
Take the exit toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
9
47.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer U...
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 Butler, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
39.8 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 75; GA 540
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 96 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Peach Parkway | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| GA 540 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| GA 49 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Forsyth Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 96
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on US 19; GA 3
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn left onto GA 137
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on GA 137
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto GA 137
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ivy Street
5
Turn right onto GA 137
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto GA 96; GA 540
16 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
7
Continue on GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Peach Parkway
9
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto GA 540
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 540
Toward I 75:north: Macon
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 41 Business, GA 19: Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
347 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 41 Business South: Downtown, Mercer University
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Forsyth Street
16
Turn left onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
College Street
17
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
18
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
19
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
20
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Butler, GA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Butler, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macon, GA
The final approach into Macon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Macon, GA
Morning in Macon on Friday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Ohio, GA
24 mi in
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
1h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butler, GA to Macon, GA covers 48.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 96, Fall Line Freeway, Peach Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Butler, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 137 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Butler, GA to Macon, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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