How far is Irondale, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Irondale, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.23 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.62 mi
29.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Irondale.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.62 mi
Kilometers
29.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.23 mi
Kilometers
32.55 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, May 20, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Irondale
Wed, May 20, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irondale
2026-05-20T14:47
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, May 20, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irondale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest Park
GA

Village in Illinois

From Irondale
10.1 mi
00h 16m
To Atlanta
10.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irondale and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irondale and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Point View Drive

    2005 ft · 1 min · Point View Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Forest Trace

    653 ft · 29 sec · Lake Forest Trace

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    638 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mundys Mill Road

    53 m · 9 sec · Mundys Mill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brown Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward Fayetteville Road

    772 ft · 21 sec · Fayetteville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    726 ft · 15 sec · Fayetteville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tara Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Tara Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irondale and Atlanta.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
10.9 mi · 54%
Tara Boulevard
4.95 mi · 24%
Brown Road
1.28 mi · 6%
Fayetteville Road
1.02 mi · 5%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi · 3%
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 16m from Irondale
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irondale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irondale to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Irondale and 10.1 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irondale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

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 Forest Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.5 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 9.6 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irondale and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Irondale

Town in Alabama, United States

Population7,446
Coordinates33.4806700, -84.3588100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Point View Drive (-84.359385, 33.480676)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.81 $5.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.14 $6.29
Premium $4.78 $3.39 $6.78
Diesel $5.62 $3.99 $7.99

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Irondale and Atlanta. The current time is 14:47:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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