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Trip from Macon, TN to Williston, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

11m

Distance

7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

3/10

Functional drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Trip Overview

The drive from Macon, TN to Williston, TN covers 7 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

This route mixes long travel segments with more detailed approach driving, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.09 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

3.5 miles from Macon, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

521 ft 391 ft

Total Climb

180 ft

Total Descent

72 ft

Highest Point

521 ft

~5 mi in

Elevation Range

130 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Macon, TN to Williston, TN is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macon, TN to Williston, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macon, TN and Williston, TN.

1

Start on Macon Drive

5.6 mi · 9 min · Macon Drive
2

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 2 min
3

Arrive at your destination

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 3.5 miles from Macon, TN, or about 5m into the drive.

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 7 miles or 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 3.5 miles or 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Macon, TN.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Macon, TN

This is one driving day of about 7 miles and 11m.

At 7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.5 mi from Macon, TN · 5m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Somerville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Somerville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from Macon, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Williston, TN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Williston, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.09 one way

$2.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.20 $2.40
premium $4.89 $1.35 $2.69
diesel $5.61 $1.55 $3.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.74 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.61 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.98 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Macon, TN

Late night in Macon on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williston, TN

Late night in Williston on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

9 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

11m 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, TN to Williston, TN covers 7 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Macon, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.09 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.
The drive from Macon, TN to Williston, TN is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Macon, TN to Williston, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macon, TN to Williston, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 391 ft to 521 ft elevation with about 180 ft of total climbing.

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