How far is Dunwoody, GA from Locust Grove, GA?

The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
52.16 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.46 mi
69.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.46 mi
Kilometers
69.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.16 mi
Kilometers
83.94 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dunwoody
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunwoody
2026-04-17T10:02
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Conley
GA

Census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb and Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Dunwoody
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Locust Grove
26 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Locust Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

    668 ft · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

  4. 4

    Continue on North Shallowford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Savoy Drive

    2451 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services

    41 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway

    2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3004 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
25.5 mi · 49%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 40%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.57 mi · 3%
I 675 South
1.09 mi · 2%
North Shallowford Road
0.85 mi · 2%
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

20.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conley
00h 33m from Dunwoody
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Conley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Dunwoody and 26 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Conley

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 Conley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Conley
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

18 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

85 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 43.46 mi (69.94 km).

Dunwoody

#1 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Locust Grove

#2 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunwoody (-84.33465, 33.94621)
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 Locust Grove. The current time is 10:02:30.

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.