How far is Atlanta, GA from Decatur, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Decatur, GA is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Decatur.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
59 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Piedmont Avenue Southeast
2405 ft · 57 sec · Piedmont Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edgewood Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street Northeast
89 m · 13 sec · Elizabeth Street Northeast
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Turn left onto DeKalb Avenue Northeast
2.5 mi · 5 min · DeKalb Avenue Northeast
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Continue on West Howard Avenue
3146 ft · 1 min · West Howard Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Howard Avenue
2179 ft · 1 min · West Howard Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Drive
2408 ft · 59 sec · Commerce Drive
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Turn right onto West Ponce de Leon Avenue
852 ft · 21 sec · West Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Square
69 m · 17 sec · East Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Decatur.
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.
DeKalb Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto DeKalb Avenue Northeast
2.47 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Decatur?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Atlanta and 3.1 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 5.56 mi (8.95 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 Decatur
County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 25,655 |
| Coordinates | 33.7748300, -84.2963100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-84.29631, 33.77483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
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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