Trip from Dade County, GA to Warner Robins, GA

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

238.4 mi

384 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 23m ★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Dade County, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 238.4 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 24, Larry Justice Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.2 miles from Dade County, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 36m highway drive covering 238.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 175.5 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 175.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 238.4 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 1.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

6
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 59 North: Chattanooga

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 59 North: Chattanooga
7
9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
8
27 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 185 A Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
205.4 mi into trip | ~3h 54m 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
231.1 mi into trip | ~4h 21m 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...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 175.5 mi 3h 14m
I 24 16.6 mi 20m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
Fall Line Freeway 9.6 mi 10m
I 59 7.6 mi 8m
Watson Boulevard 6.7 mi 12m
James Wendell George Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
Sells Lane 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 175.5 mi, about 3h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sells Lane

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sells Lane
2

Turn left onto GA 136

0.7 mi · 1 min · GA 136
3

Turn right onto US 11; GA 58; GA 136

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto GA 136

0.2 mi · 28 sec · White Oak Gap Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 59 North: Chattanooga
6

Merge onto I 59

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 59
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Merge onto I 24

17 mi · 20 min · I 24
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 185 A Toward I 75 South: Atlanta Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 75

111 mi · 2 hr 2 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

9.6 mi · 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 146 Toward GA 247 Connector: Centerville, Warner Robins Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left

107 ft · 7 sec
Toward GA 247 Connector East: Robins A.F.B.
17

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto Hospital Drive

166 ft · 7 sec · Hospital Drive
19

Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
20

Turn left onto McAllister Road

374 ft · 18 sec · McAllister Road
21

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle
22

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Trip Plan

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 119.2 miles from Dade County, GA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.5 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.2 miles or 2h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 43m

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 Dade County, 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 Dade County, GA

This is one driving day of about 238.4 miles and 4h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dade County, 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 I 75 for about 175.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.2 mi from Dade County, GA · 2h 18m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

119 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.2 miles from Dade County, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.5 miles.

Arriving in Warner Robins, GA

The final approach into Warner Robins, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Warner Robins, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 131.6
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 ~21 min detour Free near mile 213.8
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,...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $5 near mile 123.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.15 one way

$76.31 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $41.57 $83.14
premium $4.78 $44.85 $89.69
diesel $5.64 $52.96 $105.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

2 North Shore - Tesla Supercharger

Chattanooga, TN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hamilton Place Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Chattanooga, TN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

East Ridge, TN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger

Adairsville, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

River City Company Riverfront Parkway Lot (Chattanooga, TN)

Chattanooga, TN

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Taco Bell - Tesla Supercharger

Adairsville, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Finley Stadium (Chattanooga, TN)

Chattanooga, TN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Chattanooga Airport (CHA) - Tesla Supercharger

Chattanooga, TN

Tesla

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 6 Electrify America: 3 Non-Networked: 1 CHAEVI: 1 ZEFNET: 1 RED_E: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.5 0 $25.03 $11.44
Efficient EV 59.6 0 $20.86 $9.54
EV Truck/SUV 95.4 1 $33.38 $15.26

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dade County, GA

Morning in Dade County on Monday

Local time

9:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Morning in Warner Robins on Monday

Local time

9:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 36m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dade County, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 238.4 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 24, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.2 miles from Dade County, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 238.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dade County, GA to Warner Robins, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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