How far is Valdosta, GA from Douglas, GA?
The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Douglas, GA is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lanier 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 Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Douglas.
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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
1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street
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Turn left onto East Hill Avenue
2416 ft · 1 min · East Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Barack Obama Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barack Obama Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Park Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway
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Continue on South Valdosta Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
14 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Madison Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ward Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Douglas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
14 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Douglas?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Valdosta and 29.2 miles from Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Douglas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 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 Douglas
City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.5088100, -82.8498700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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