How far is LaGrange, GA from Dunwoody, GA?
The driving distance from LaGrange, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaGrange and Dunwoody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange and Dunwoody.
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Start on Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Greenville Street
145 m · 14 sec · Greenville Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
84 m · 14 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway
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Continue on Greenville Road
836 ft · 13 sec · Greenville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta, Columbus
2159 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
2870 ft · 45 sec · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody
96 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast
1338 ft · 30 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
2634 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn sharp left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between LaGrange and Dunwoody.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 01h 08m
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 LaGrange and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaGrange to Dunwoody?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from LaGrange and 43.2 miles from Dunwoody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around LaGrange and Sunny near Dunwoody.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 74.42 mi (119.76 km).
#1 LaGrange
City in Troup County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 30,741 |
| Coordinates | 33.0392900, -85.0313300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunwoody
Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 49,326 |
| Coordinates | 33.9462100, -84.3346500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.88 | $23.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.87 | $33.74 |
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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