How far is Barnesville, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Barnesville, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 44m.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnesville and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnesville and Valdosta.
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Start on Forsyth Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Forsyth Street
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Johnston Street
2576 ft · 1 min · West Johnston Street
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Continue on Tift College Drive
1 km · 1 min · Tift College Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Toombs Street
68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnesville and Valdosta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Barnesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnesville to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Barnesville and 91.1 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Barnesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnesville and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 161.82 mi (260.43 km).
#1 Barnesville
City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,669 |
| Coordinates | 33.0545700, -84.1557500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.11 | $72.21 |
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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