How far is Albany, GA from Chickamauga, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Chickamauga, GA is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.13 mi
05h 44m
Flight
236.77 mi
381.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.77 mi
Kilometers
381.04 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.13 mi
Kilometers
481.4 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chickamauga
Sun, May 31, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, May 31, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Chickamauga
Sun, May 31, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
149.8 mi
02h 52m
To Chickamauga
149.4 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Chickamauga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Chickamauga.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  12. 12

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Battlefield Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wilder Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wilder Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Crittenden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Crittenden Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    1559 ft · 43 sec · West 10th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Gordon Street

    125 m · 20 sec · Gordon Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cove Road

    151 m · 23 sec · Cove Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    109 m · 21 sec · Euclid Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    63 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Chickamauga.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
92.2 mi · 31%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 22%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 19%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 12%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 8%
Battlefield Parkway
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
02h 52m from Albany
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Chickamauga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Chickamauga?

The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Albany and 149.4 miles from Chickamauga.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.83 one way or $83.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Chickamauga.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Chickamauga. Straight-line distance: 236.77 mi (381.04 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Chickamauga

#2 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Chickamauga (-85.29079, 34.87119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.96 L · about $41.83
Round trip
$83.66
21.12 gal · 79.92 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.83 $83.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.77 $93.54
Premium $4.78 $50.46 $100.91
Diesel $5.62 $59.39 $118.78

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Chickamauga. The current time is 21:53:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.