How far is Atlanta, GA from Dallas, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Dallas, GA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Dallas.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Turn right onto Nathan Dean Boulevard
2977 ft · 1 min · Nathan Dean Boulevard
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Turn left onto Henry Y Holland Drive
651 ft · 20 sec · Henry Y Holland Drive
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Turn right onto Hardee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hardee Street
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Continue on Main Street
730 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Griffin Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Griffin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Griffin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Dallas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Mostly Clear near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Dallas?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Atlanta and 16.1 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Mostly Clear near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
East Point City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithia Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.11 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 Dallas
County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,388 |
| Coordinates | 33.9237100, -84.8407700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallas (-84.84077, 33.92371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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