The drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, GA 358 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.10 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
86.6 miles from Wilmington Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 173.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 173.3 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 136.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
456 ft12 ft
Total Climb
622 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
456 ft
~148.5 mi in
Elevation Range
445 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Olde Towne Road.
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 173.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.3 miles (Olde Towne Road): Navigation decision point; at 148.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.6 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Olde Towne Road
Turn right onto Olde Towne Road
Navigation decision point
6
148.6 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 358: Allentown, Danville
6
152.6 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|GA 96
At end of road, turn left onto GA 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
168.1 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 129; GA 247 / Hawkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
171.4 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Wilmington Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
148.2 mi in|~2h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
136.6 mi
2h 27m
GA 96
13.9 mi
19m
GA 358
3.9 mi
5m
Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.5 mi
6m
US 80
3.5 mi
5m
Hawkinsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
East 37th Street
2.2 mi
3m
Old Hawkinsville Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 136.6 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island, GA and Warner Robins, GA.
The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Wilmington Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
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 173.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.10 one way
$54.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$29.63
$59.26
premium
$4.70
$32.07
$64.15
diesel
$5.61
$38.26
$76.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52
0
$18.20
$8.32
Efficient EV
43.3
0
$15.16
$6.93
EV Truck/SUV
69.3
0
$24.26
$11.09
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Wilmington Island, GA
Morning
in Wilmington Island on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warner Robins, GA
Morning
in Warner Robins on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
3h 28m 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 Wilmington Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, GA 358. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.6 miles from Wilmington Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.3 miles (Olde Towne Road): Navigation decision point; at 148.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.6 miles (GA 96): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wilmington Island, GA to Warner Robins, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
