How far is Millen, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Millen, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
176.62 mi
03h 01m
Flight
155.26 mi
249.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
176.62 mi
Kilometers
284.25 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Tue, May 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Millen
Tue, May 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millen
2026-05-18T22:57
Arrive Atlanta
Tue, May 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millen
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crawfordville
GA

City and county seat of Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Millen
88.2 mi
01h 30m
To Atlanta
88.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Statesboro Road

    17.8 mi · 20 min · Statesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown

    3227 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    1401 ft · 32 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millen 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 27%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 23%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 13%
Statesboro Road
17.8 mi · 10%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.28 mi · 5%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crawfordville
01h 30m from Millen
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Millen and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Crawfordville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Millen and 88.4 miles from Atlanta.

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 21.4 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crawfordville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crawfordville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

118 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millen and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 155.26 mi (249.86 km).

Millen

#1 Millen

City in and the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates32.8040500, -81.9492800
Altitude51
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: Statesboro Road (-81.949133, 32.804041)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.35
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.68 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.59 $55.19
Premium $4.78 $29.77 $59.53
Diesel $5.62 $35.04 $70.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Millen and Atlanta. The current time is 22:57:23.

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.