How far is Valdosta, GA from DeKalb County, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to DeKalb County, GA is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and DeKalb County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and DeKalb County.
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Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive
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Turn right onto North Patterson Street
71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn right onto West Valley Street
962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue
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Continue on West Hill Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
140 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Redan Road
2954 ft · 59 sec · Redan Road
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Continue on Redan Road
1652 ft · 46 sec · Redan Road
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Turn left onto Elder Lane
2891 ft · 1 min · Elder Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Durham Park Road
592 ft · 16 sec · Durham Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Durham Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and DeKalb County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Hill Avenue
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near DeKalb County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to DeKalb County?
The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Valdosta and 114.5 miles from DeKalb County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near DeKalb County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and DeKalb County. Straight-line distance: 210.39 mi (338.59 km).
#1 Valdosta
The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,668 |
| Coordinates | 30.8333400, -83.2803200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeKalb County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 762,009 |
| Coordinates | 33.7715300, -84.2264100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeKalb County (-84.22641, 33.77153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $3.80 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $34.54 | $69.09 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $37.97 | $75.93 |
| Diesel | $5.74 | $46.44 | $92.87 |
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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