How far is Atlanta, GA from Walnut Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Walnut Grove, GA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 46m.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Walnut Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Walnut Grove.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
2122 ft · 47 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
1684 ft · 59 sec · Hill Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 138: Conyers, Monroe
1468 ft · 38 sec
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Merge left onto Walnut Grove Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Walnut Grove Road
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Leone Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Leone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Walnut Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Walnut Grove?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Atlanta and 18.3 miles from Walnut Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Atlanta and Partly Sunny near Walnut Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
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 Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Walnut Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.77 mi (49.52 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 Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7426100, -83.8524000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Grove (-83.8524, 33.74261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.54 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
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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