How far is Adel, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Adel, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.48 mi
02h 57m
Flight
189 mi
304.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189 mi
Kilometers
304.17 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.48 mi
Kilometers
327.47 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Adel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adel
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adel
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Adel
101.6 mi
01h 28m
To Atlanta
101.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adel and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adel and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 11 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adel and Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 58%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 9%
West 4th Street
0.85 mi
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 28m from Adel
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Adel and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adel to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Adel and 101.8 miles from Atlanta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Adel and Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adel and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 189 mi (304.17 km).

Adel

#1 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.423997, 31.13729)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.80 $63.60
Premium $4.78 $34.31 $68.61
Diesel $5.62 $40.38 $80.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Adel and Atlanta. The current time is 02:18:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.