How far is Swansea, IL from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Swansea, IL to Atlanta, GA is about 540.7 miles (870.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.7 miles (731.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansea and Atlanta.
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Start on North Belt West
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Belt West
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · Lebanon Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2818 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Air Mobility Drive
2632 ft · 44 sec · Air Mobility Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Mount Vernon
2616 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
108.6 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansea and Atlanta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 24 East
Continue straight
175 mi · 03h 08m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Swansea and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swansea to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 540.7 miles (870.1 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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?
Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.4 miles from Swansea and 270.3 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.7 miles (731.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 86 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 $71.95 one way or $143.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Swansea and Atlanta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Swansea and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Coopertown
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 Coopertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 454.75 mi (731.85 km).
#1 Swansea
Village in St.
| Population | 13,276 |
| Coordinates | 38.5339400, -89.9889900 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 870 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 44m |
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 | $3.77 | $71.95 | $143.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.15 | $162.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $88.80 | $177.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $101.20 | $202.40 |
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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