How far is Atlanta, GA from Ellaville, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Ellaville, GA is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Ellaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Ellaville.
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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
2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South
977 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro
2327 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Tara Boulevard
16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
20.1 mi · 31 min · Fayetteville Street
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Merge slight left onto South Center Street
1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on South Church Street
12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
34.4 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Oglethorpe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oglethorpe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Ellaville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Church Street
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34.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Ellaville?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Hannahs Mill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Atlanta and 57.5 miles from Ellaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.
Stop Ideas Near Hannahs Mill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Ellaville. Straight-line distance: 104.48 mi (168.15 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 Ellaville
City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.2382100, -84.3090800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellaville (-84.30908, 32.23821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
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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