How far is Atlanta, GA from Dasher, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Dasher, GA is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.11 mi
04h 21m
Flight
218.31 mi
351.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.31 mi
Kilometers
351.34 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.11 mi
Kilometers
378.37 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dasher
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-15T23:14
Arrive Dasher
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
117.7 mi
02h 10m
To Dasher
117.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    145 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Madison Highway

    71 m · 3 sec · Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Madison Highway

    561 ft · 7 sec · Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Madison Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Madison Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Carroll Ulmer Road

    1424 ft · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Loch Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dasher Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    63 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
145 mi · 62%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Dasher Road
1.91 mi · 1%
Loch Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Madison Highway
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

145 mi · 02h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 10m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Dasher.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Atlanta and 117.3 miles from Dasher.

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

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Dasher. Straight-line distance: 218.31 mi (351.34 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 Dasher

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

Population1,025
Coordinates30.7474300, -83.2207000
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Dasher (-83.2207, 30.74743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.4 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.75
16.6 gal · 62.8 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.88 $65.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.76 $73.52
Premium $4.78 $39.66 $79.31
Diesel $5.62 $46.68 $93.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Dasher. The current time is 23:14:38.

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.