How far is Dunwoody, GA from Tifton, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Tifton, GA is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Tifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Tifton.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road
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Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
668 ft · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way
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Continue on North Shallowford Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Shallowford Road
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Turn left onto Savoy Drive
2451 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 285 East
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.9 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Love Avenue
129 m · 10 sec · Love Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1068 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street East
42 m · 3 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Tifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dunwoody and Clear near Tifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Tifton?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Dunwoody and 97.9 miles from Tifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Clear near Tifton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Tifton. Straight-line distance: 179 mi (288.08 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tifton
City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.4504600, -83.5085000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.29 | $62.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.43 | $88.86 |
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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