How far is Atlanta, GA from Oglethorpe, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Oglethorpe, GA is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Oglethorpe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Oglethorpe.
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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
55.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Cabiness Road
786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road
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Continue on North Lee Street
18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Agency Street
1 km · 1 min · West Agency Street
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Continue straight
30.4 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Water Road
1.2 km · 1 min · White Water Road
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Continue on North Randolph Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Randolph Street
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Continue on Sumter Street
2469 ft · 1 min · Sumter Street
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Turn right onto Chatham Street
16 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chatham Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Oglethorpe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
55.2 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Oglethorpe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Oglethorpe?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Atlanta and 58.5 miles from Oglethorpe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Oglethorpe.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Oglethorpe. Straight-line distance: 102.31 mi (164.66 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 Oglethorpe
City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,127 |
| Coordinates | 32.2937700, -84.0610200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oglethorpe (-84.06102, 32.29377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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