How far is Cairo, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Cairo, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.11 mi
01h 09m
Flight
54.76 mi
88.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.76 mi
Kilometers
88.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.11 mi
Kilometers
95.13 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Cairo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cairo
2026-04-15T21:33
Arrive Valdosta
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cairo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Boston
GA

City in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

From Cairo
28.8 mi
00h 34m
To Valdosta
30.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cairo and Valdosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cairo and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northeast

    2653 ft · 58 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Cairo Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Cairo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Boulevard

    1917 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Madison Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East Screven Street

    14.5 mi · 19 min · East Screven Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Hill Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cairo and Valdosta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
24.7 mi · 42%
East Screven Street
14.5 mi · 25%
1st Avenue Northeast
5.76 mi · 10%
Cairo Road
2.98 mi · 5%
West Hill Avenue
2.6 mi · 4%
North Boulevard
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Continue straight

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 34m from Cairo
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cairo and Clear near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cairo to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Cairo and 30.3 miles from Valdosta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cairo and Clear near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cairo and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 54.76 mi (88.13 km).

Cairo

#1 Cairo

City in Grady County, Georgia, United States

Population9,302
Coordinates30.8775100, -84.2021400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northeast (-84.20214, 30.877578)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.9 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.56
4.18 gal · 15.8 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.28 $16.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.26 $18.51
Premium $4.78 $9.99 $19.97
Diesel $5.62 $11.75 $23.51

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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There is no time difference between Cairo and Valdosta. The current time is 21:33:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.