How far is Atlanta, GA from Milledgeville, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Milledgeville, GA is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.11 mi
02h 02m
Flight
81.11 mi
130.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.11 mi
Kilometers
130.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.11 mi
Kilometers
157.89 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, May 31, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-31T07:42
Arrive Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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

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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Atlanta
49 mi
01h 01m
To Milledgeville
49.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

    78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1684 ft · 59 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton

    1925 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Eatonton Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

    18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Clarke Street

    1089 ft · 39 sec · North Clarke Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clarke Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 48%
Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 19%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.32 mi · 9%
Eatonton Road
8.88 mi · 9%
Madison Road
7.13 mi · 7%
James Marshall Bypass
4.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 01m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Atlanta and 49.1 miles from Milledgeville.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutledge, 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 Rutledge.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Milledgeville. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.54 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
Milledgeville

#2 Milledgeville

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Population18,508
Coordinates33.0801400, -83.2321000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Milledgeville (-83.2321, 33.08014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.41
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.71 $27.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.32 $30.65
Premium $4.78 $16.53 $33.06
Diesel $5.62 $19.46 $38.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Milledgeville. The current time is 07:42:15.

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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.