Trip from Fort Valley, GA to Warner Robins, GA

Drive Time

28m

Distance

17.1 mi

28 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

Downtown Fort Valley, GA, GA

Fort Valley, GA

Esteban Carriazo

Trip Overview

Traveling the 17.1 miles from Fort Valley to Warner Robins is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, leaving you plenty of time at your destination. You will navigate primarily via Peach Parkway, Centerville Road, and Watson Boulevard as you transition between these Southeast Georgia towns. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this a very economical commute. Since you stay within the same region, the drive feels familiar and lacks the complexity of cross-country travel. It is a highly practical route for anyone needing to move efficiently between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.6 miles from Fort Valley, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. While roughly 29% of your trip involves highway travel, the rest of the journey relies on local roads that require more attention to navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Watson Boulevard, lasting just 6.7 miles before the character of the road shifts again. Because this is a short, localized route, you won't encounter the fatigue associated with long-haul driving. Stay alert for frequent turns, as the road personality changes steadily as you move from the quieter outskirts of Fort Valley into the more developed areas of Warner Robins.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Watson Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 49 / South Camellia Boulevard.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 49 / South Camellia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 49 / South Camellia Boulevard

Turn left onto GA 49 / South Camellia Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7 mi into trip | ~10m in | GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road

Turn right onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
5
9 mi into trip | ~13m in | GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road toward Centerville

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward Centerville
5
9.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
16.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | McAllister Road

Turn left onto McAllister Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fort Valley, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.

Centerville

9 mi in | ~13m | via GA 247 Connector

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Watson Boulevard 6.7 mi 12m
Peach Parkway 5 mi 6m
Centerville Road 3.1 mi 4m
Blue Bird Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
South Camellia Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Kingsbury Circle 0.1 mi <1m
Dr. Parihar Drive 0.1 mi <1m
McAllister Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Watson Boulevard — 6.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

256 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn left onto GA 49

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Camellia Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on GA 49

1.5 mi · 2 min · Blue Bird Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on GA 49; GA 540

5.0 mi · 6 min · Peach Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto GA 247 Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road
Use the none lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector

154 ft · 5 sec · Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
7

Continue on GA 247 Connector

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
8

Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector

142 ft · 2 sec · Centerville Road
9

Continue on GA 247 Connector

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Centerville Road
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on GA 247 Connector

6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Hospital Drive

166 ft · 7 sec · Hospital Drive
12

Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
13

Turn left onto McAllister Road

374 ft · 18 sec · McAllister Road
14

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle
15

Turn left onto Trinity Drive

69 ft · 2 sec · Trinity Drive
16

Arrive at destination

Trinity Drive

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 28-minute trip, you have total flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding local rush hours can make the drive smoother. You won't need to plan for any stops given the brief duration, allowing you to head straight to your destination without interruption. Ensure your tank is topped off before you leave, as the $3 fuel cost is minimal and won't impact your travel budget significantly. A helpful tip for this specific route is to pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning between Peach Parkway and Centerville Road to avoid missing a turn. Keeping your focus on the signage will ensure you navigate the turn-heavy sections with ease.

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 8.6 miles from Fort Valley, GA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 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 17.1 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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 Fort Valley, 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 Fort Valley, GA

This is one driving day of about 17.1 miles and 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Valley, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Watson Boulevard for about 6.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from Fort Valley, GA · 12m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

9 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Fort Valley, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.74 one way

$5.47 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.98 $5.96
premium $4.78 $3.22 $6.43
diesel $5.64 $3.80 $7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.80 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Valley, GA

Night in Fort Valley on Sunday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner Robins, GA

Night in Warner Robins on Sunday

Local time

9:23 PM

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

28m 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 Fort Valley, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Watson Boulevard, Peach Parkway, Centerville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Fort Valley, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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 17.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 49 / South Camellia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Fort Valley, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.

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