How far is Decatur, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Decatur, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Valdosta.
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Start on the route
88 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
95 m · 10 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1030 ft · 33 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto East Trinity Place
810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on Candler Road Northeast
638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast
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Continue on Candler Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 7 min · Candler Road Southeast
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
1809 ft · 38 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Continue on Flat Shoals Road
145 m · 10 sec · Flat Shoals Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1888 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 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 Decatur 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur 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 Decatur to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 114.5 miles from Decatur and 118.4 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.56 one way or $65.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 211.72 mi (340.73 km).
#1 Decatur
County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 25,655 |
| Coordinates | 33.7748300, -84.2963100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
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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