How far is Atlanta, GA from Richland, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Richland, GA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 40m.
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.
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Richland.
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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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
1259 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atlanta and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Richland?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
LaGrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Atlanta and 69.8 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atlanta and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near LaGrange
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 LaGrange.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Richland. Straight-line distance: 115.9 mi (186.53 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 Richland
Human settlement in Stewart County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.0879300, -84.6674200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-84.66742, 32.08793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
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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