How far is McDonough, GA from Dallas, GA?
The driving distance from McDonough, GA to Dallas, GA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonough and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonough and Dallas.
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Start on Atlanta Street
39 m · 11 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Keys Ferry Street
80 m · 14 sec · Keys Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Macon Street
76 m · 14 sec · Macon Street
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Turn left onto John Frank Ward Boulevard
81 m · 9 sec · John Frank Ward Boulevard
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Continue on Jonesboro Street
2919 ft · 1 min · Jonesboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonesboro Road
41 m · 2 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonesboro Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Jonesboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Turn right onto Nathan Dean Boulevard
2977 ft · 1 min · Nathan Dean Boulevard
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Turn left onto Henry Y Holland Drive
651 ft · 20 sec · Henry Y Holland Drive
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Turn right onto Hardee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hardee Street
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Continue on Main Street
730 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Griffin Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Griffin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Griffin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McDonough and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
18.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 McDonough and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonough to Dallas?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from McDonough and 30.6 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonough and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonough and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 51.72 mi (83.23 km).
#1 McDonough
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,582 |
| Coordinates | 33.4473400, -84.1468600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,388 |
| Coordinates | 33.9237100, -84.8407700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallas (-84.84077, 33.92371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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