How far is Atlanta, GA from Indian Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Indian Springs, GA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.59 mi
01h 11m
Flight
44.15 mi
71.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.15 mi
Kilometers
71.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.59 mi
Kilometers
84.64 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Tue, Jun 2, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-06-02T08:08
Arrive Indian Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
McDonough
GA

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
26.3 mi
00h 35m
To Indian Springs
26.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Indian Springs.

  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

    30.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services

    41 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway

    2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 3rd Street

    46 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Macon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Macon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Macon Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Macon Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
32.9 mi · 63%
Bill Gardner Parkway
9.94 mi · 19%
Macon Road
4.69 mi · 9%
West 3rd Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Macon Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Downtown Connector
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

30.5 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
00h 35m from Atlanta
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Atlanta and Mostly Cloudy near Indian Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Indian Springs?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Atlanta and 26.3 miles from Indian Springs.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Atlanta and Mostly Cloudy near Indian Springs.

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDonough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonough.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Indian Springs. Straight-line distance: 44.15 mi (71.05 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
Indian Springs

#2 Indian Springs

Census designated place

Population2,413
Coordinates33.2426200, -83.9207400
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Indian Springs (-83.92074, 33.24262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.73
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.37 $14.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.24 $16.48
Premium $4.78 $8.89 $17.77
Diesel $5.62 $10.46 $20.92

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Indian Springs. The current time is 08:08:20.

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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.