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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.98 mi
01h 26m
Flight
74.42 mi
119.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.42 mi
Kilometers
119.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.98 mi
Kilometers
136.76 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaGrange
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Dunwoody
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaGrange
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From LaGrange
41.8 mi
00h 43m
To Dunwoody
43.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Road

    836 ft · 13 sec · Greenville Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta, Columbus

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    2870 ft · 45 sec · Turner McDonald Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Abernathy Road, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody

    96 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast

    1338 ft · 30 sec · Abernathy Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    2634 ft · 1 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaGrange and Dunwoody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 72%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 8%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 6%
Lafayette Parkway
3.43 mi · 4%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 3%
Abernathy Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 43m from LaGrange
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 74.42 mi (119.76 km).

LaGrange

#1 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.03115, 33.039286)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.77
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between LaGrange and Dunwoody. The current time is 03:53:21.

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