Origin
Louisville, GA
Afternoon in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, GA
Arian Fernandez
Louisville, GA to Warner Robins, GA is 98.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 19 minutes via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Carter Road, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Georgia. It's a short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect some variation in road types as you make your way to your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Louisville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| Carter Road | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| Wadley Road | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| GA 96 | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| US 221 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Marcus Street | 4 mi | 5m |
| GA 358 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Peachtree Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
Start on US 1 Business; 4 Business
Turn left onto US 221; GA 24
Turn left onto US 221; GA 171
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; US 319; GA 78; GA 171
Continue on US 319; GA 78
Continue on US 319; GA 78
Continue on US 319; GA 31
Turn right onto US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
Continue on US 80; US 319; GA 26; GA 29; GA 31
Turn left onto South Union Street
Continue on East Madison Street
At end of road, turn right onto Rowe Street
Turn left onto Academy Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257
Continue on GA 257
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 16
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto GA 358
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
Turn right onto Old Hawkinsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
Turn left onto Draper Street
Turn left onto Kingsbury Circle
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours 19 minutes, you have ample flexibility for departure time. Leaving Louisville, GA in the morning allows you to reach Warner Robins, GA with plenty of daylight to spare. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 20.1-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $15, and ensure you have enough for the full 98.6 miles.
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.
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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Louisville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 98.6 miles and 2h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 48.7 and 96.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto GA 257 / Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$15.42 one way
$30.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Warner Robins on Saturday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
78°F
Dublin, GA
49 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 46% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll navigate stretches of Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, including one segment that stretches for 20.1 miles uninterrupted. As you progress, the road will transition, incorporating local roads like Carter Road and Wadley Road. This blend means you'll encounter both efficient travel and more local road conditions, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 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.
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 98.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 73.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.9 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Louisville, GA and Warner Robins, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Danville.
Macon
Danville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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