How far is Savannah, GA from Dallas, GA?
The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Dallas, GA is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Dallas.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Fahm Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street
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Turn right onto West Bay Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street
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Continue on Augusta Avenue
139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South
995 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah
1032 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon
1104 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 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 Savannah 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.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Dallas?
The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Savannah and 139.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.06 one way or $78.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Savannah and Chance Rain Showers near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 251.28 mi (404.39 km).
#1 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $39.06 | $78.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.11 | $94.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.45 | $110.91 |
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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