How far is Milledgeville, GA from Valdosta, GA?

The driving distance from Milledgeville, GA to Valdosta, GA is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
182.65 mi
02h 54m
Flight
155.26 mi
249.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.26 mi
Kilometers
249.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.65 mi
Kilometers
293.95 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valdosta
Sun, May 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milledgeville
2026-05-31T06:30
Arrive Valdosta
Sun, May 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milledgeville
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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Milledgeville
91.2 mi
01h 27m
To Valdosta
91.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Clarke Street

    11 m · 8 sec · South Clarke Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hancock Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fox Hill Road

    19.9 mi · 27 min · Fox Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Millerfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Millerfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Shurling Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    147.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 221: Valdosta, Quitman

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Hill Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Hill Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    773 ft · 27 sec · North Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    143 m · 18 sec · West Valley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Toombs Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Toombs Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto J.L. Lomax Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
149 mi · 81%
Fox Hill Road
19.9 mi · 11%
West Hancock Street
4.35 mi · 2%
Shurling Drive
2.73 mi · 1%
West Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Millerfield Road
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

148 mi · 02h 39m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
01h 27m from Milledgeville
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milledgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Milledgeville and 91.5 miles from Valdosta.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milledgeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valdosta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milledgeville and Valdosta. Straight-line distance: 155.26 mi (249.87 km).

Milledgeville

#1 Milledgeville

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Population18,508
Coordinates33.0801400, -83.2321000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Valdosta

#2 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: South Clarke Street (-83.232085, 33.080143)
End: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.4 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.8 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Milledgeville and Valdosta. The current time is 06:30:00.

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.