How far is Sparks, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Sparks, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
201.06 mi
03h 04m
Flight
186.82 mi
300.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.82 mi
Kilometers
300.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.06 mi
Kilometers
323.57 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Sparks
Wed, May 13, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparks
2026-05-12T23:15
Arrive Atlanta
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparks
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sparks
100.4 mi
01h 32m
To Atlanta
100.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Goodman Street

    14 m · 8 sec · South Goodman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Colquitt Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Colquitt Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparks and Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colquitt Street
116 mi · 57%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 33%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 9%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Fulton Street Southwest
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

West Colquitt Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 03m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 32m from Sparks
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sparks and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Sparks and 100.7 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sparks and Mostly Sunny near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 186.82 mi (300.65 km).

Sparks

#1 Sparks

Town in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population2,015
Coordinates31.1668600, -83.4373800
Altitude74
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: South Goodman Street (-83.437341, 31.166862)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.86 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.72 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparks and Atlanta. The current time is 23:15:41.

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.