Origin
Macon, GA
Afternoon in Macon on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Ellaville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macon, GA
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Ellaville, GA
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Ellaville, GA covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broad Street, GA 96, Fall Line Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on South Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 71.1 miles, with most of the trip on South Broad Street and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on South Broad Street.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Broad Street and GA 96. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 71.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 South
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
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 149
Toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
9
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 540
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lan...
6
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Macon, GA and Ellaville, GA, road signs point toward Fort Valley, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University and Byron.
Fort Valley
15.1 mi in
|
~18m
|
via GA 540
Massee Lane Gardens
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 540
Fort Valley State University
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 540
Byron
15.3 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 540
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broad Street | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| GA 96 | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| GA 49 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| North Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Georgia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| GA 540 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hardeman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Broad Street
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Ellaville, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
298 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; GA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia Avenue
4
Continue on US 41 Business; GA 19
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hardeman Avenue
5
Turn left
417 ft
·
17 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 540
Exit 149
Toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 540
Toward GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
19 mi
·
22 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
21 mi
·
24 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
16
Turn right onto GA 26
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Oglethorpe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
GA 26
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Macon, GA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellaville, GA
The final approach into Ellaville, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Ellaville, GA
Afternoon in Ellaville on Saturday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 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 Macon, GA to Ellaville, GA covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broad Street, GA 96, Fall Line Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.6 miles from Macon, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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 71.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Macon, GA and Ellaville, GA, road signs point toward Fort Valley, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University and Byron.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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