Origin
Macon, GA
Afternoon in Macon on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macon, GA to Louisville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
87.5 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macon, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Louisville, GA
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Macon, GA to Louisville, GA covers 87.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, State Route 171, Irwinton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.4 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.68 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.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Macon, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 61.4 mi | 1h 13m |
| State Route 171 | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Jeffersonville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 221 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Spring Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 61.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon, GA and Louisville, GA.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mulberry Street
2
Continue on Spring Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Emery Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
8
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
13
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
14
Turn right onto GA 171
11 mi
·
19 min
·
State Route 171
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 221; GA 24
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 221; GA 24
16
Turn right onto US 1 Business; 4 Business
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Broad Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 1 Business; 4 Business
Trip Plan
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 43.8 miles from Macon, GA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 56m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Macon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macon, GA
This is one driving day of about 87.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Macon, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 61.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Macon, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
GA 171 / State Route 171
Turn right onto GA 171 / State Route 171
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.68 one way
$27.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.19 | $32.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.32 | $38.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.19 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Louisville, GA
Afternoon in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 3
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.
What kind of drive is this?
87.5 mi in 1h 55m, mostly highway — 61.4 mi of that is on Fall Line Freeway.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.4 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and State Route 171. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.4 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 23; GA 19; GA 540 / Emery Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 65.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, GA before heading back.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Louisville, GA
More trips to Louisville, GA
Explore more options from Macon, GA or browse trips ending in Louisville, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.