How far is DeKalb County, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from DeKalb County, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.5 mi
03h 24m
Flight
210.39 mi
338.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.39 mi
Kilometers
338.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.5 mi
Kilometers
370.95 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Wed, Oct 14, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in DeKalb County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeKalb County
2026-10-14T19:34
Arrive Valdosta
Wed, Oct 14, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeKalb County
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 DeKalb County
115.1 mi
01h 42m
To Valdosta
115.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on Durham Park Road

    592 ft · 22 sec · Durham Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elder Lane

    2784 ft · 1 min · Elder Lane

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Redan Road

    1430 ft · 36 sec · Redan Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Redan Road

    3097 ft · 1 min · Redan Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    3248 ft · 57 sec · Covington Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 61%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 26%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.89 mi · 3%
West Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
I 675 South
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
01h 42m from DeKalb County
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving DeKalb County and Sunny near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from DeKalb County to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 115.1 miles from DeKalb County and 115.4 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeKalb County and Sunny near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeKalb County and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 210.39 mi (338.59 km).

DeKalb County

#1 DeKalb County

County in Georgia, United States

Population762,009
Coordinates33.7715300, -84.2264100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham Park Road (-84.226426, 33.7716)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.79 L · about $30.86
Round trip
$61.72
16.26 gal · 61.58 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $30.86 $61.72
Mid-grade $4.27 $34.72 $69.43
Premium $4.69 $38.15 $76.31
Diesel $5.74 $46.67 $93.33

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 · Oct 14, 2026

There is no time difference between DeKalb County and Valdosta. The current time is 19:34:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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