How far is Americus, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Americus, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
168.56 mi
02h 54m
Flight
129.61 mi
208.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.61 mi
Kilometers
208.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.56 mi
Kilometers
271.27 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Thu, May 14, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Americus
Thu, May 14, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Americus
2026-05-13T21:30
Arrive Dunwoody
Thu, May 14, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Americus
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
Meansville
GA

Human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America

From Americus
72.5 mi
01h 27m
To Dunwoody
96 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Americus and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Street

    1697 ft · 44 sec · North Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street

    763 ft · 24 sec · Jr Campbell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 37 sec · McGarrah Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward McGarrah Street

    130 m · 12 sec · McGarrah Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 16 min · North Martin Luther King Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    2870 ft · 45 sec · Turner McDonald Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody

    96 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    1338 ft · 30 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    2634 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and Dunwoody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Boulevard
34.9 mi · 21%
North Poplar Street
27.7 mi · 16%
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 12%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 9%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meansville
01h 27m from Americus
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Americus and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Americus to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Meansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Americus and 96 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Americus and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Meansville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meansville, 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 Meansville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

84 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 129.61 mi (208.58 km).

Americus

#1 Americus

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population14,987
Coordinates32.0723900, -84.2326900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Street (-84.232536, 32.072385)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.35 $52.71
Premium $4.78 $28.43 $56.86
Diesel $5.62 $33.46 $66.93

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Americus and Dunwoody. The current time is 21:30:29.

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.