Hinesville to Warner Robins is 159.8 miles and takes about 3 hours 22 minutes via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a good option for a single-day journey. You'll likely find it to be a practical route with minimal fuss, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Hinesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 159.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the route utilizing these faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 97.5 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which sets the tone for much of the journey. Expect a consistent pace for a large portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate segments of GA 96 and GA 144, offering a slight variation in the driving experience as you progress towards Warner Robins.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 97.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 37 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 135.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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37 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
6
135.1 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
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139.1 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|GA 96
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
154.6 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
157.9 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hinesville, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
134.8 mi in|~2h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
97.5 mi
1h 44m
GA 96
13.9 mi
19m
GA 144
12.2 mi
18m
GA 119
11.1 mi
16m
GA 67
7.8 mi
11m
GA 358
3.9 mi
5m
Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
9m
Hawkinsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 97.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
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Start on this road
69 ft·8 sec·this road
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Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi·34 sec·East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Given the 3 hour 22 minute duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and have flexibility for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically along the 159.8-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 97.5-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, as services might be less frequent there. The $25 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting your trip.
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 79.9 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 35 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Hinesville, 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 Hinesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 159.8 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Hinesville, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 97.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.9 mi from Hinesville, GA
· 1h 45m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 159.8
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.92 one way
$49.84 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$27.86
$55.73
premium
$4.78
$30.06
$60.12
diesel
$5.62
$35.38
$70.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.9
0
$16.78
$7.67
Efficient EV
40
0
$13.98
$6.39
EV Truck/SUV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.23
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Hinesville, GA
Morning
in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Morning
in Warner Robins on Saturday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
35 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
3h 22m 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 Hinesville, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 159.8 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, GA 144. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.9 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.92 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 37 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 135.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hinesville, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
