Origin
Louisville, GA
Afternoon in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
159.9 mi
257 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, GA
Arian Fernandez
Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Louisville, GA to Albany, GA covers 159.9 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Georgia-Florida Parkway, GA 257, Hawkinsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on Georgia-Florida Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.00 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Louisville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| GA 257 | 23.5 mi | 33m |
| Hawkinsville Road | 15.7 mi | 21m |
| Carter Road | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| Wadley Road | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| Cordele Highway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Empire-Chester Highway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| US 221 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Georgia-Florida Parkway
— 35.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 1 Business; 4 Business
43 ft
·
6 sec
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West Broad Street
2
Turn left onto US 221; GA 24
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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West Peachtree Street
3
Turn left onto US 221; GA 171
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 221; GA 171
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; US 319; GA 78; GA 171
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Wadley Road
5
Continue on US 319; GA 78
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Marcus Street
6
Continue on US 319; GA 78
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Elm Street
7
Continue on US 319; GA 31
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Carter Road
8
Turn right onto US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Drive
9
Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Jackson Street
10
Turn left onto South Union Street
329 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Union Street
11
Continue on East Madison Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Rowe Street
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rowe Street
13
Turn left onto Academy Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marion Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on GA 257
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto GA 257
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 257
17
Continue on GA 257
13 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 257
18
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
19
Turn slight right onto GA 257
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; GA 87; GA 257
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
21
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
455 ft
·
13 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
22
Turn left onto GA 257
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 257
23
Continue on US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Take the ramp onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
25
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
26
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn left onto GA 27; GA 257
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on GA 27; GA 257
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
30
Turn slight left onto GA 257
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cordele Highway
31
Continue on GA 257
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
32
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
Use the left lane.
33
Merge onto I 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
39
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
41
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
44
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
45
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
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 79.9 miles from Louisville, GA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Louisville, 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 Louisville, GA
This is one driving day of about 159.9 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Louisville, 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 Georgia-Florida Parkway for about 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.9 miles from Louisville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 48.7 and 155.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
GA 257 / Marion Street
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257 / Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
88 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Turn left toward I-75 South: Valdosta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
8
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
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.
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
155.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
|
Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.00 one way
$50.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.59 | $59.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.30 | $70.61 |
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. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.79 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.39 | $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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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 47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
159.9 mi in 3h 47m — 44% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Georgia-Florida Parkway.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on Georgia-Florida Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 48.7 miles in near GA 257 / Marion Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 159.9 miles you will encounter 22 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: at 48.7 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 117.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
386 ft
202 ft
Total Climb
275 ft
Total Descent
392 ft
Highest Point
386 ft
~22.8 mi in
Elevation Range
184 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, GA
Full guide →Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 159.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on Georgia-Florida Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.7 miles (GA 257 / Marion Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 117.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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