Origin
Oxford, GA
Late night in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, GA to Macon, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, GA
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Macon, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, GA to Macon, GA covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clark Street Southwest, Monticello Street Southwest, Jackson Highway Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 65.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clark Street Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oxford, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Oxford, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Street Southwest | — | — |
| Monticello Street Southwest | — | — |
| Jackson Highway Southwest | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
| State Route 36 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| Macon Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clark Street Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on Emory Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Emory Street
2
Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clark Street Southwest
3
Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Monticello Street Southwest
4
Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Jackson Highway Southwest
5
Continue on Highway 36
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 36
6
Continue on State Route 36
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 36
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi
·
6 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
8.2 mi
·
11 min
11
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 3rd Street
12
Continue on Macon Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macon Avenue
13
Continue on Macon Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Macon Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
20 mi
·
26 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
6.3 mi
·
8 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Drive
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Riverside Drive
19
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Drive
20
Take the ramp slight left toward I-75 South: Macon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-75 South: Macon
21
Merge slight left
3.2 mi
·
3 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
23
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Drive
24
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Spring Street
25
Continue on Spring Street
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street
26
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mulberry Street
27
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mulberry Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Oxford, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Oxford, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macon, GA
The final approach into Macon, 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
$10.24 one way
$20.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night in Macon on Saturday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
33 mi in
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 21m 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 Oxford, GA to Macon, GA covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clark Street Southwest, Monticello Street Southwest, Jackson Highway Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Oxford, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.24 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 Oxford, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Oxford, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, GA to Macon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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