How far is Dallas, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Dallas, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
36.44 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.44 mi
Kilometers
58.65 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 16, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-16T19:50
Arrive Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
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
Marietta
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Dallas
17.1 mi
00h 27m
To Dunwoody
19.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on East Griffin Street

    23 m · 5 sec · East Griffin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Memorial Drive

    1855 ft · 45 sec · East Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Merchants Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Merchants Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macland Road

    12.1 mi · 19 min · Macland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ashford Dunwoody Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road North

    69 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Road

    1466 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Dunwoody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macland Road
12.1 mi · 33%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
5.68 mi · 16%
Merchants Drive
2.35 mi · 6%
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.83 mi · 5%
Cobb Parkway South
1.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Macland Road

Turn left onto Macland Road

12.1 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
00h 27m from Dallas
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Dallas and 19.3 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marietta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.76 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

Population14,388
Coordinates33.9237100, -84.8407700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: East Griffin Street (-84.840786, 33.923754)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $4.78 $6.16 $12.33
Diesel $5.62 $7.25 $14.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Dunwoody. The current time is 19:50:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.