How far is LaGrange, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from LaGrange, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 218.7 miles (352 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.72 mi
03h 37m
Flight
183.76 mi
295.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.76 mi
Kilometers
295.74 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.72 mi
Kilometers
352 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaGrange
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaGrange
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
Dawson
GA

City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States

From LaGrange
104.5 mi
01h 48m
To Valdosta
114.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1405 ft · 36 sec · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Bypass

    1794 ft · 34 sec · East Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    2088 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast

  34. 34

    Continue on Sunbelt Parkway

    32.9 mi · 43 min · Sunbelt Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on Saint Augustine Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Saint Augustine Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · River Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto West Valley Street

    698 ft · 26 sec · West Valley Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 19%
Sunbelt Parkway
32.9 mi · 15%
Moultrie Road
32.8 mi · 15%
Victory Drive
30.2 mi · 14%
Wall Street
16 mi · 7%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
01h 48m from LaGrange
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving LaGrange and Partly Sunny near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.7 miles (352 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from LaGrange and 114.3 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.58 one way or $61.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 183.76 mi (295.74 km).

LaGrange

#1 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.03115, 33.039286)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.22 L · about $30.58
Round trip
$61.16
15.44 gal · 58.44 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.58 $61.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.19 $68.38
Premium $4.78 $36.89 $73.77
Diesel $5.62 $43.42 $86.83

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 Valdosta. The current time is 22:49:02.

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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.