How far is Dunwoody, GA from Villa Rica, GA?
The driving distance from Dunwoody, GA to Villa Rica, GA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunwoody and Villa Rica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody and Villa Rica.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
129 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
1008 ft · 31 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West
126 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
16.8 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
23.7 mi · 26 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Villa Rica Historic District
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Liberty Road
127 m · 8 sec · Liberty Road
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Turn slight right
717 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Montgomery Street
2408 ft · 59 sec · East Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Carroll Road
68 m · 12 sec · North Carroll Road
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Turn left onto Temple Street
102 m · 15 sec · Temple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Temple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunwoody and Villa Rica.
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
23.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Dunwoody and Sunny near Villa Rica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunwoody to Villa Rica?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Dunwoody and 22.7 miles from Villa Rica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunwoody and Sunny near Villa Rica.
Stop Ideas Near Pineview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunwoody and Villa Rica. Straight-line distance: 36.66 mi (59 km).
#1 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Villa Rica
City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.
| Population | 16,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.7320500, -84.9191100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villa Rica (-84.91911, 33.73205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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