How far is Douglasville, GA from Morrow, GA?
The driving distance from Douglasville, GA to Morrow, GA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglasville and Morrow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglasville and Morrow.
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Start on Veterans Memorial Highway
2010 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Fairburn Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fairburn Road
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Continue on Fairburn Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fairburn Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
18.8 mi · 22 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 54: Morrow, Jonesboro
2973 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road
3001 ft · 1 min · Jonesboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jonesboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglasville and Morrow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
18.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Douglasville and Sunny near Morrow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglasville to Morrow?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Douglasville and 18 miles from Morrow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglasville and Sunny near Morrow.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglasville and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.17 km).
#1 Douglasville
City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,036 |
| Coordinates | 33.7515000, -84.7477100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrow
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,338 |
| Coordinates | 33.5831700, -84.3393700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrow (-84.33937, 33.58317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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