Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
111.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Athens, GA covers 111.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingsbury Circle, Draper Street, Watson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 111.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Draper Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Watson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pleasant Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Davis Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hawkinsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Houston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Athens, GA.
Start on Trinity Drive
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
Turn right onto Draper Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Watson Boulevard
Turn left onto North Pleasant Hill Road
Turn right onto Green Street
Turn left onto North Davis Drive
Turn left onto Hawkinsville Road
Continue on Houston Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pio Nono Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Pio Nono Avenue
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Highway
Continue on Madison Road Highway
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Highway
Continue straight
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
Continue on Athens Highway
Continue on Macon Highway
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
Continue on Macon Highway
Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road
Continue on Oconee Street
Continue on Oak Street
Continue on Oconee Street
Turn left onto East Broad Street
Turn right onto North Lumpkin Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Warner Robins, GA
This is one driving day of about 111.9 miles and 2h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Warner Robins, GA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56 miles from Warner Robins, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Athens, 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 Athens, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.45 one way
$34.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.51 | $39.02 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Warner Robins on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Athens on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Alamo, GA
56 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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