How far is Dunwoody, GA from Americus, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Americus, GA is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.79 mi
03h 16m
Flight
129.61 mi
208.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.61 mi
Kilometers
208.58 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.79 mi
Kilometers
233.01 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Americus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-15T10:56
Arrive Americus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
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
Meansville
GA

Human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dunwoody
72.5 mi
01h 38m
To Americus
72.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Americus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Americus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    129 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Vernon Highway

    2395 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    2000 ft · 48 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    1847 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    889 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston

    113 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    20.1 mi · 31 min · Fayetteville Street

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Parkview Place

    67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place

  27. 27

    Continue on McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 41 sec · McGarrah Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · Jr Campbell Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lee Street

    1697 ft · 38 sec · North Lee Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Americus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
62.4 mi · 43%
Tara Boulevard
28.1 mi · 19%
Fayetteville Street
20.1 mi · 14%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Continue straight

35.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meansville
01h 38m from Dunwoody
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Americus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Americus?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Meansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Dunwoody and 72.3 miles from Americus.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Americus.

Stop Ideas Near Meansville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meansville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meansville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

84 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Americus. Straight-line distance: 129.61 mi (208.58 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Americus

#2 Americus

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population14,987
Coordinates32.0723900, -84.2326900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $20.24
Round trip
$40.48
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.24 $40.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.63 $45.26
Premium $4.78 $24.42 $48.83
Diesel $5.62 $28.74 $57.48

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Americus. The current time is 10:56:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.