How far is Dallas, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Dallas, GA to Savannah, GA is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.17 mi
04h 20m
Flight
251.28 mi
404.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.28 mi
Kilometers
404.39 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.17 mi
Kilometers
450.89 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Mon, Jun 1, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Mon, Jun 1, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-06-01T01:38
Arrive Savannah
Mon, Jun 1, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Dallas
139.8 mi
02h 10m
To Savannah
140.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · Merchants Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nathan Dean Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nathan Dean Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  25. 25

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 59%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Tom Murphy Freeway
12.2 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
7.36 mi · 3%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 10m from Dallas
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.8 miles from Dallas and 140.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.17 one way or $78.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 251.28 mi (404.39 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Griffin Street (-84.840786, 33.923754)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.42 L · about $39.17
Round trip
$78.35
19.78 gal · 74.84 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.17 $78.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.80 $87.61
Premium $4.78 $47.25 $94.51
Diesel $5.62 $55.62 $111.24

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Savannah. The current time is 01:38:08.

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.