How far is Atlanta, GA from Temple, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Temple, GA is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Temple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Temple.
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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
1355 ft · 34 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
1071 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
64 m · 5 sec · Pryor Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
37.5 mi · 42 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
2258 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right onto Carrollton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sage Street
124 m · 12 sec · Sage Street
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Turn left onto James Street
26 m · 2 sec · James Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · James Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Temple.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
37.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Temple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Temple?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Atlanta and 20.1 miles from Temple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
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 Douglasville.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Temple. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.6 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 Temple
Human settlement in Carroll and Haralson Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,044 |
| Coordinates | 33.7370500, -85.0324400 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple (-85.03244, 33.73705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
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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