How far is Atlanta, GA from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Donalsonville, GA is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
222.08 mi
04h 20m
Flight
189.32 mi
304.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.32 mi
Kilometers
304.68 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.08 mi
Kilometers
357.4 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-18T07:01
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Atlanta
111.2 mi
02h 10m
To Donalsonville
110.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    37.9 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
87.4 mi · 39%
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 25%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 23%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 5%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 10m from Atlanta
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Atlanta and 110.9 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 189.32 mi (304.68 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
Donalsonville

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.66 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.32 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Donalsonville. The current time is 07:01:18.

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.