How far is Locust Grove, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Savannah, GA is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.93 mi
03h 17m
Flight
195.46 mi
314.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.46 mi
Kilometers
314.57 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.93 mi
Kilometers
345.89 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust Grove
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Savannah
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust Grove
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Locust Grove
107.2 mi
01h 38m
To Savannah
107.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Grove and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3129 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  13. 13

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust Grove and Savannah.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 77%
I 75 South
34 mi · 16%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.73 mi
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
01h 38m from Locust Grove
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Savannah?

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Locust Grove and 107.7 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 195.46 mi (314.57 km).

Locust Grove

#1 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jackson Street (-84.109075, 33.345923)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.71 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.05
15.16 gal · 57.42 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.02 $60.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.57 $67.14
Premium $4.78 $36.22 $72.43
Diesel $5.62 $42.63 $85.26

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust Grove and Savannah. The current time is 06:51:30.

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.