This 85.3-mile journey from Richland to Warner Robins, Georgia, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. Predominantly utilizing Buena Vista Highway and GA 41, with a portion on GA 96, this route offers a mixed driving experience through the Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical option for a day trip. The drive is well within the capabilities of a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You won't need to worry about overnight stops, making it a convenient option for those looking for a quick transit or a focused destination visit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Richland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Richland to Warner Robins presents a mixed driving profile, with about 50% of the route on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches on Buena Vista Highway, including the longest continuous segment of 16.3 miles. The road character likely shifts between more direct highway travel and potentially more local road sections as you progress. This blend means you can expect periods of steady progress punctuated by changes in speed and road conditions, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one. Be prepared for variations in the road's pace as you travel through Georgia.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buena Vista Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near GA 41.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (GA 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles (GA 137): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.9 mi into trip|~17m in|GA 41
At end of road, turn left onto GA 41
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
45.2 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|GA 137
Take the ramp onto GA 137
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road toward Centerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Centerville
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77.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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85.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|McAllister Road
Turn left onto McAllister Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richland, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
Centerville
77.2 mi in|~1h 47m|via GA 247 Connector
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Buena Vista Highway
16.3 mi
22m
GA 41
12.4 mi
17m
GA 96
12 mi
14m
GA 137
8.3 mi
9m
Watson Boulevard
6.7 mi
12m
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
5.5 mi
7m
Peach Parkway
5 mi
6m
Fall Line Freeway
4.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Buena Vista Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
1
Start on Wall Street
37 ft·4 sec·Wall Street
2
Turn right onto US 280; GA 27
3.3 mi·5 min·Nicholson Street
3
Turn left onto Enterprise Church Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Enterprise Church Road
4
Continue on Churchill Road
4.6 mi·8 min·Churchill Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto GA 41
12 mi·17 min·GA 41
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 137
0.3 mi·47 sec·3rd Avenue
7
Turn left onto GA 137
0.8 mi·1 min·Oliver Street
8
Continue on GA 137
5.5 mi·7 min·Doctor Deryl Hart Road
9
Continue on GA 137
16 mi·22 min·Buena Vista Highway
10
Take the ramp onto GA 137
8.3 mi·9 min·GA 137
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
12 mi·14 min·GA 96; GA 540
12
Continue on GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.7 mi·6 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
5.0 mi·6 min·Peach Parkway
14
Turn right onto GA 247 Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Centerville Road
15
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
154 ft·5 sec·Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
16
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.6 mi·52 sec·Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
17
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
142 ft·2 sec·Centerville Road
18
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.3 mi·30 sec·Centerville Road
19
Continue on GA 247 Connector
6.7 mi·12 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Hospital Drive
166 ft·7 sec·Hospital Drive
21
Continue on Dr. Parihar Drive
0.1 mi·33 sec·Dr. Parihar Drive
22
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft·18 sec·McAllister Road
23
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kingsbury Circle
24
Turn left onto Trinity Drive
69 ft·2 sec·Trinity Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Trinity Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration and 85.3-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace, especially since there are no designated stops in the data. Factor in the $13 fuel cost for budgeting. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.3 miles on Buena Vista Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on longer segments. This route's manageable length means you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient for you.
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 42.7 miles from Richland, GA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warner Robins, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Richland, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Richland, GA
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Richland, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Buena Vista Highway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Richland, GA
· 1h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Richland, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Warner Robins, GA
The final approach into Warner Robins, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Warner Robins, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 8.8
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 85.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.34 one way
$26.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.58
$29.17
premium
$4.70
$15.79
$31.57
diesel
$5.61
$18.83
$37.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Richland, GA
Late night
in Richland on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Late night
in Warner Robins on Friday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Butler, GA
43 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
1 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
2h 2m 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 Richland, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 85.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buena Vista Highway, GA 41, GA 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Richland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.34 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 is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (GA 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles (GA 137): Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Richland, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
