How far is Donalsonville, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donalsonville and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville and Atlanta.
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Start on East 3rd Street
13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2487 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
2641 ft · 41 sec · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Donalsonville and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 01h 05m
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 Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Donalsonville to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Donalsonville and 107.2 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $61.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 189.32 mi (304.68 km).
#1 Donalsonville
County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.0404600, -84.8790900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.30 | $86.61 |
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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