How far is Atlanta, GA from Centerville, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Centerville, GA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
97.46 mi
01h 53m
Flight
87.22 mi
140.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.22 mi
Kilometers
140.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.46 mi
Kilometers
156.84 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-23T02:42
Arrive Centerville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
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
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Atlanta
48.8 mi
00h 56m
To Centerville
48.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1105 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dunbar Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dunbar Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2889 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Giles Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Houston Lake Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Houston Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 69%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7%
Dunbar Road
2.72 mi · 3%
North Houston Lake Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
Giles Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
00h 56m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Atlanta and 48.7 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.36 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

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

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population7,575
Coordinates32.6301400, -83.6896300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Centerville (-83.68963, 32.63014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.25
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.63 $27.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.24 $30.47
Premium $4.78 $16.44 $32.87
Diesel $5.62 $19.35 $38.69

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 Atlanta and Centerville. The current time is 02:42:26.

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.