How far is Evans, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Evans, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
232.21 mi
04h 29m
Flight
198.32 mi
319.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.32 mi
Kilometers
319.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.21 mi
Kilometers
373.71 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Sat, Oct 17, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Evans
Sat, Oct 17, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-10-17T01:58
Arrive Valdosta
Sat, Oct 17, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
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
Alston
GA

Town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

From Evans
110.7 mi
02h 14m
To Valdosta
121.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evans and Valdosta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Valdosta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 7 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Towne Center Drive

    1636 ft · 41 sec · Towne Center Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverwatch Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lovers Lane

    1363 ft · 31 sec · Lovers Lane

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    38.8 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1950 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward GA 297 South: Nunez

    42 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Nunez Road

    24.1 mi · 35 min · Nunez Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    136 m · 9 sec · Montgomery Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Adams Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    94 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on 1st Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Douglas Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Broxton Road

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Broxton Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue

    13.6 mi · 20 min · South Peterson Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Valdosta Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Lakeland Highway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Ashley Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Ashley Street

  41. 41

    Continue on East Magnolia Street

    145 m · 24 sec · East Magnolia Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Patterson Street

    109 m · 14 sec · North Patterson Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans and Valdosta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
44 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lovers Lane
39.1 mi · 17%
Nunez Road
24.1 mi · 10%
Peach Orchard Road
21.1 mi · 9%
1st Street
18.8 mi · 8%
Broxton Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lovers Lane

Exit the roundabout

38.8 mi · 00h 57m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alston
02h 14m from Evans
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evans and Mostly Sunny near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans to Valdosta?

The road trip is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Alston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Evans and 121.5 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evans and Mostly Sunny near Valdosta.

Stop Ideas Near Alston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alston, 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 Alston.

RAIL

Jesup

77 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 198.32 mi (319.16 km).

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#1 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Hereford Farm Road (-82.130707, 33.533544)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.02 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.80
16.38 gal · 62.04 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.90 $61.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.84 $69.68
Premium $4.68 $38.35 $76.71
Diesel $5.75 $47.10 $94.20

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Valdosta. The current time is 01:58:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.