How far is Raoul, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Raoul, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.65 mi
01h 12m
Flight
66.37 mi
106.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.37 mi
Kilometers
106.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.65 mi
Kilometers
115.31 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raoul
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raoul
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
Buford
GA

City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

From Raoul
35.8 mi
00h 36m
To Atlanta
35.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 221

    24 m · 11 sec · County Road 221

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1378 ft · 28 sec · Gainesville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raoul 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
55.5 mi · 77%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 18%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
1.37 mi · 2%
Mount Zion Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.29 mi
Gainesville Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight right

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buford
00h 36m from Raoul
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raoul and Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Buford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Raoul and 35.9 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raoul and Sunny near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Buford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buford, 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 Buford.

RAIL

Gainesville

24 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raoul and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 66.37 mi (106.81 km).

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#1 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
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: County Road 221 (-83.594221, 34.449542)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.21 $22.41
Premium $4.78 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.62 $14.23 $28.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Raoul and Atlanta. The current time is 00:44:39.

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.