The drive from Oxford, GA to Macon, GA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, GA 36, State Route 36 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on US 23.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.21 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
32.6 miles from Oxford, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 65.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and GA 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.8 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and GA 36. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Clark Street Southwest.
Driving Effort5/10
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 65.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.6 miles (Clark Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (GA 36): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.7 miles (US 23; GA 16; GA 42 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Clark Street Southwest
Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.7 mi into trip|~21m in|GA 36
Enter roundabout onto GA 36
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
26.7 mi into trip|~39m in|US 23; GA 16; GA 42 / East 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 23; GA 16; GA 42 / East 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
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 167
Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
6
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49 / Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 23
25.8 mi
35m
GA 36
13 mi
18m
State Route 36
8.2 mi
11m
Riverside Drive
4.5 mi
7m
I 75
3.2 mi
3m
Macon Road
2.9 mi
3m
Highway 36
1.8 mi
2m
Emory Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 25.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, GA and Macon, GA.
1
Start on GA 81
1.6 mi·3 min·Emory Street
2
Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest
0.2 mi·28 sec·Clark Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest
0.4 mi·57 sec·Monticello Street Southwest
4
Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest
1.5 mi·2 min·Jackson Highway Southwest
5
Continue on GA 36
1.8 mi·2 min·Highway 36
6
Continue on GA 36
8.2 mi·11 min·State Route 36
7
Enter roundabout onto GA 36
106 ft·2 sec·GA 36
8
Continue on GA 36
4.7 mi·6 min·GA 36
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 36
76 ft·1 sec·GA 36
10
Continue on GA 36
8.2 mi·11 min·GA 36
11
Turn left onto US 23; GA 16; GA 42
0.4 mi·49 sec·East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 23; GA 42
0.7 mi·1 min·Macon Avenue
13
Continue on US 23; GA 42
2.9 mi·3 min·Macon Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 87
96 ft·1 sec·US 23; GA 87
15
Continue on US 23; GA 87
20 mi·26 min·US 23; GA 87
16
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 87
125 ft·2 sec·US 23; GA 87
17
Continue on US 23; GA 87
6.3 mi·8 min·US 23; GA 87
18
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 87
135 ft·2 sec·Riverside Drive
19
Continue on US 23; GA 87
1.4 mi·2 min·Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-75 South: Macon
21
Merge onto I 75
3.2 mi·3 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 167Toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside DriveUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto US 23; GA 87
3.1 mi·5 min·Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto GA 19; Ga 49
0.2 mi·30 sec·Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on Spring Street
142 ft·4 sec·Spring Street
Use the left lane.
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 destination
Mulberry Street
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 32.6 miles from Oxford, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 48m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oxford, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oxford, GA
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Oxford, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 25.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Oxford, GA
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 65.3
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.17
$22.33
premium
$4.70
$12.09
$24.17
diesel
$5.61
$14.42
$28.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 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
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Oxford, GA
Late night
in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macon, GA
Late night
in Macon on Saturday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
33 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
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 34m 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 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, GA 36, State Route 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 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 $10.21 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.6 miles (Clark Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (GA 36): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.7 miles (US 23; GA 16; GA 42 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
