How far is Lindale, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Lindale, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.18 mi
01h 18m
Flight
54.28 mi
87.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.28 mi
Kilometers
87.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.18 mi
Kilometers
114.55 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Lindale
Wed, May 13, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindale
2026-05-13T18:34
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, May 13, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindale
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
Bartow
GA

Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

From Lindale
35 mi
00h 39m
To Atlanta
36.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1462 ft · 29 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Maple Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 27 North, US 411 North: Rome, Calhoun, Cartersville

    683 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway

    882 ft · 15 sec · Cedartown Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1217 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

    1074 ft · 27 sec · East Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
40.3 mi · 57%
Cedartown Highway
19 mi · 27%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi · 8%
Maple Road
2.31 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 46m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
54.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
00h 39m from Lindale
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lindale and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Lindale and 36.2 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lindale and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

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 Bartow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartow.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindale and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 54.28 mi (87.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lindale

City in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,191
Coordinates34.1867600, -85.1746700
Altitude203
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: South 1st Street (-85.174656, 34.187039)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindale and Atlanta. The current time is 18:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.