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Trip from Cairo, GA to Midway, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6m

Distance

3.9 mi

6 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 6m ★
6 AM
0h 6m ★
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 6m ★

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

city in Grady County, Georgia, United States

Cairo, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cairo, GA to Midway, GA covers 3.9 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on GA 93, 5th Street Southeast, 5th Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.4 miles on GA 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.61 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

1.9 miles from Cairo, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6m highway drive covering 3.9 miles, with most of the trip on GA 93 and 5th Street Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.4 miles on GA 93.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 93 and 5th Street Southeast. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cairo, GA to Midway, GA is easy. At 6m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast

Turn right onto GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 93 2.4 mi 3m
5th Street Southeast 1.3 mi 2m
5th Street Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
1st Avenue Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: GA 93 — 2.4 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, GA and Midway, GA.

1

Start on 1st Avenue Northeast

269 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
2

Turn right onto GA 188

446 ft · 9 sec · 5th Street Northeast
3

Continue on 188

1.3 mi · 2 min · 5th Street Southeast
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on GA 93

2.4 mi · 3 min · GA 93
5

Arrive at destination

GA 93

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 1.9 miles from Cairo, GA, or about 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.4 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 3.9 miles or 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 1.9 miles or 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cairo, GA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cairo, GA

This is one driving day of about 3.9 miles and 6m.

At 3.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on GA 93 for about 2.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 1.9 mi from Cairo, GA · 3m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Thomasville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 3.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thomasville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 1.9 miles from Cairo, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Midway, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Midway, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.61 one way

$1.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $0.67 $1.33
premium $4.70 $0.72 $1.44
diesel $5.61 $0.86 $1.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.2 0 $0.41 $0.19
Efficient EV 1 0 $0.34 $0.16
EV Truck/SUV 1.6 0 $0.55 $0.25

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Cairo, GA

Late night in Cairo on Thursday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 9:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Midway, GA

Late night in Midway on Thursday

Local time

12:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

33 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

6m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cairo, GA to Midway, GA covers 3.9 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 93, 5th Street Southeast, 5th Street Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.9 miles from Cairo, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.61 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.
The drive from Cairo, GA to Midway, GA is easy. At 6m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 188 / 5th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cairo, GA to Midway, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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