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Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Cordele, GA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

54.4 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

county seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Cordele, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Cordele, GA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Watson Boulevard, 16th Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.51 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 54.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Watson Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 45 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 45 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Watson Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Dr. Parihar Drive.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Dr. Parihar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dr. Parihar Drive

Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.1 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I-75 South: Valdosta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
5
7.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 45 mi 48m
Watson Boulevard 6.7 mi 12m
16th Avenue East 1.8 mi 3m
Dr. Parihar Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Kingsbury Circle 0.1 mi <1m
McAllister Road <0.1 mi <1m
Trinity Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 45 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Cordele, GA.

1

Start on Trinity Drive

69 ft · 4 sec · Trinity Drive
2

Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Kingsbury Circle
3

Turn left onto McAllister Road

374 ft · 18 sec · McAllister Road
4

Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Dr. Parihar Drive
5

Turn left onto GA 247 Connector

6.7 mi · 12 min · Watson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

45 mi · 48 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Exit 101 Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
10

Keep slight right at fork

181 ft · 4 sec
11

Merge onto US 280; GA 30; GA 90

1.8 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

US 280; GA 30; GA 90

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 27.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45 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 12 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.2 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warner Robins, GA

This is one driving day of about 54.4 miles and 1h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Warner Robins, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 45 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.2 mi from Warner Robins, GA · 35m into the drive

city in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, GA

27 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

Perry, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cordele, GA

The final approach into Cordele, 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

$8.51 one way

$17.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.30 $18.60
premium $4.70 $10.07 $20.14
diesel $5.61 $12.01 $24.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Warner Robins, GA

Evening in Warner Robins on Wednesday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cordele, GA

Evening in Cordele on Wednesday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

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

27 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

1h 7m 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 Warner Robins, GA to Cordele, GA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Watson Boulevard, 16th Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 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 54.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Dr. Parihar Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Warner Robins, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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