How far is Dunwoody, GA from Dallas, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Dallas, GA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
36.24 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.24 mi
Kilometers
58.33 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 16, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-16T20:55
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 16, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunwoody
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
Marietta
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Dunwoody
18.1 mi
00h 28m
To Dallas
18.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West

    126 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Marietta Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Macland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Macland Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Merchants Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merchants Drive

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Memorial Drive

    1577 ft · 43 sec · East Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Griffin Street

    61 m · 9 sec · East Griffin Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Griffin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas Highway
7.42 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6.7 mi · 18%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 13%
Charles Hardy Parkway
2.96 mi · 8%
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.88 mi · 8%
North Marietta Parkway
2.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dallas Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

7.21 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marietta
00h 28m from Dunwoody
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Dunwoody and 18.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marietta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marietta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.76 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Dallas

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

Population14,388
Coordinates33.9237100, -84.8407700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Dallas (-84.84077, 33.92371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.78 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.62 $7.20 $14.40

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunwoody and Dallas. The current time is 20:55:49.

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.