How far is Dasher, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Dasher, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.5 mi
03h 37m
Flight
218.31 mi
351.34 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dasher.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.31 mi
Kilometers
351.34 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.5 mi
Kilometers
379 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Dasher
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dasher
2026-04-15T21:43
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dasher
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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Dasher
117.6 mi
01h 48m
To Atlanta
117.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dasher and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dasher and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Christian Drive

    22 m · 3 sec · Christian Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Christian Drive

    27 m · 4 sec · Christian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dasher Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Loch Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carroll Ulmer Road

    1424 ft · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Madison Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    145.3 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dasher and Atlanta.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Highway
146 mi · 62%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 28%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 8%
Dasher Road
1.86 mi · 1%
Loch Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Madison Highway

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 36m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
01h 48m from Dasher
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dasher and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dasher to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Dasher and 117.9 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dasher and Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dasher and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 218.31 mi (351.34 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dasher

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,025
Coordinates30.7474300, -83.2207000
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Dasher Road (-83.220764, 30.747112)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.83
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.92 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.80 $73.61
Premium $4.78 $39.71 $79.41
Diesel $5.62 $46.74 $93.47

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 Dasher and Atlanta. The current time is 21:43:20.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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