How far is Atlanta, GA from Dade County, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Dade County, GA is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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 Gordon County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Dade County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Dade County.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
87.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Trenton
1210 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto White Oak Gap Road
1561 ft · 44 sec · White Oak Gap Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
710 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Sells Lane
1.2 km · 3 min · Sells Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sells Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Dade County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
87.8 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Dade County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Dade County?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Atlanta and 68.5 miles from Dade County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.32 one way or $36.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Dade County.
Stop Ideas Near Calhoun
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 Calhoun.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Dade County. Straight-line distance: 99.48 mi (160.09 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Dade County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 16,057 |
| Coordinates | 34.8545200, -85.5045300 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dade County (-85.50453, 34.85452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.79 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
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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