How far is South Fulton, TN from Milton, GA?

The driving distance from South Fulton, TN to Milton, GA is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
404.08 mi
07h 47m
Flight
305.4 mi
491.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.4 mi
Kilometers
491.49 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.08 mi
Kilometers
650.31 km
Drive Time
07h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sun, May 31, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in South Fulton
Sun, May 31, 5:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Fulton
2026-05-31T02:13
Arrive Milton
Sun, May 31, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:48 PM to 4:18 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Fulton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From South Fulton
202.1 mi
03h 53m
To Milton
202.1 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Fulton and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Fulton and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    897 ft · 21 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mears Street

    1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mayfield Road

    528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fulgham Road

    74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta

    2869 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Rome, Canton

    1281 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Canton, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia State Cemetry, Allatoona Lake, Big Door Vineyards

    28 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Canton Highway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Canton Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Knox Bridge Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Knox Bridge Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    121 m · 6 sec · Marietta Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right

    43 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1783 ft · 34 sec · Marietta Highway

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward GA 20 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 East, GA 140 East: Roswell, Cumming

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 East: Roswell

    1815 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hickory Flat Highway

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Sugar Pike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar Pike Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right onto Batesville Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Batesville Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Birmingham Highway

    2072 ft · 41 sec · Birmingham Highway

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Providence Road

    83 m · 6 sec · Providence Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Providence Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Providence Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Freemanville Road

    74 m · 7 sec · Freemanville Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Freemanville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Freemanville Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Redd Road

    3083 ft · 2 min · Redd Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Thompson Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Scotlandwell Place

    2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scotlandwell Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Fulton and Milton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
252 mi · 62%
I 75 South
66.2 mi · 16%
Kentucky Avenue
48.6 mi · 12%
Knox Bridge Highway
9.36 mi · 2%
Hickory Flat Highway
8.14 mi · 2%
Canton Highway
6.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.7 mi
305.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
03h 53m from South Fulton
Leave By
8:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Fulton to Milton?

The road trip is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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 202.1 miles from South Fulton and 202.1 miles from Milton.

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 98.7 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 CDT. 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 $53.77 one way or $107.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Fulton and Milton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Fulton and Milton. Straight-line distance: 305.4 mi (491.49 km).

South Fulton

#1 South Fulton

City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,210
Coordinates36.5008900, -88.8753400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Milton

#2 Milton

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population40,037
Coordinates34.1321600, -84.3006700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: South Fulton (-88.87534, 36.50089)
End: Milton (-84.30067, 34.13216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.26 gal
53.98 L · about $53.77
Round trip
$107.55
28.52 gal · 107.96 L
Estimated CO2
126.7 kg one way
Round trip: 253.5 kg / 559 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.77 $107.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.65 $121.30
Premium $4.65 $66.37 $132.73
Diesel $5.30 $75.64 $151.27

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 Tennessee · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Fulton, TN and Milton, GA. The current time in South Fulton is 02:13:25, although it is 03:13:25 in Milton.

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.