How far is Milton, GA from South Fulton, TN?
The driving distance from Milton, GA to South Fulton, TN is about 405.4 miles (652.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and South Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and South Fulton.
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Start on Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Redd Road
3083 ft · 1 min · Redd Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freemanville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Freemanville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Providence Road
20 m · 2 sec · Providence Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Providence Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Providence Road
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Turn right onto Birmingham Highway
2319 ft · 1 min · Birmingham Highway
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Turn left onto Batesville Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Batesville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Sugar Pike Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Pike Road
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Turn right onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.3 mi · 13 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 575 South, GA 5 South, GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Atlanta
942 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
1605 ft · 20 sec · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 West, GA 140 West: Canton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Marietta Highway
1712 ft · 33 sec · Marietta Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Marietta Highway
763 ft · 13 sec · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Knox Bridge Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Knox Bridge Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Canton Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
134.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fulgham Road
136 m · 14 sec · Fulgham Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
2538 ft · 51 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn right onto North Highland Drive
16 m · 1 sec · North Highland Drive
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Turn slight left onto Mayfield Road
153 m · 10 sec · Mayfield Road
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Continue on Martin L King Jr Drive
1351 ft · 29 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive
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Turn right
1083 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lake Street
897 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Avenue
136 m · 9 sec · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and South Fulton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
134 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to South Fulton?
The road trip is about 405.4 miles (652.4 km) and usually takes 07h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.7 miles from Milton and 202.7 miles from South Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 100 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.64 one way or $113.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milton and South Fulton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and South Fulton. Straight-line distance: 305.4 mi (491.49 km).
#1 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Fulton
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 36.5008900, -88.8753400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fulton (-88.87534, 36.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $3.96 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $63.33 | $126.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $68.33 | $136.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $80.42 | $160.85 |
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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