How far is Douglas, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Douglas, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.64 mi
01h 11m
Flight
53.16 mi
85.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.16 mi
Kilometers
85.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.64 mi
Kilometers
99.2 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Tue, May 5, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Douglas
Tue, May 5, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-05-05T03:25
Arrive Valdosta
Tue, May 5, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lakeland
GA

City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States

From Douglas
29.4 mi
00h 35m
To Valdosta
32.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    19 m · 9 sec · East Ward Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue

    15.1 mi · 23 min · South Peterson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Valdosta Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lakeland Highway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Ashley Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Ashley Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Magnolia Street

    145 m · 24 sec · East Magnolia Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Patterson Street

    109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Peterson Avenue
15.1 mi · 24%
Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 22%
East Park Avenue
3.83 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.39 mi · 4%
North Ashley Street
1.51 mi · 2%
South Valdosta Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeland
00h 35m from Douglas
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Douglas and 32.2 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ward Street (-82.849867, 31.508867)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.78 $10.37 $20.74
Diesel $5.62 $12.20 $24.41

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Valdosta. The current time is 03:25:38.

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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.