How far is Americus, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Americus, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Americus and Atlanta.
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Start on North Lee Street
1697 ft · 44 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street
763 ft · 24 sec · Jr Campbell Street
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Turn right onto McGarrah Street
1326 ft · 37 sec · McGarrah Street
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Take the ramp straight toward McGarrah Street
130 m · 12 sec · McGarrah Street
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Merge slight left onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard
12.5 mi · 16 min · North Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue on South Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street
11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight right
55 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Church Street
14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Griffin Street
3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street
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Continue on Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard
2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and Atlanta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit the roundabout
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Americus and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Americus to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Americus and 88.6 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Americus and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomaston.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 116.19 mi (186.99 km).
#1 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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