How far is Locust Grove, GA from Valdosta, GA?
The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Grove and Valdosta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Valdosta.
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Start on North Jackson Street
28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right
3129 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
1492 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Hill Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Toombs Street
68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street
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Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive
138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust Grove and Valdosta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
140 mi · 02h 30m
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 Locust Grove and Sunny near Valdosta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Valdosta?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Locust Grove and 97.6 miles from Valdosta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.04 one way or $52.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Valdosta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 180.25 mi (290.09 km).
#1 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $3.79 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $29.37 | $58.74 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $32.34 | $64.67 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $39.53 | $79.05 |
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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