How far is Valdosta, GA from Evans, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Evans, GA is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.14 mi
05h 24m
Flight
198.32 mi
319.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.32 mi
Kilometers
319.16 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.14 mi
Kilometers
355.89 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Sat, Oct 17, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Sat, Oct 17, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-10-17T02:55
Arrive Evans
Sat, Oct 17, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
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
Alston
GA

Town in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
110.7 mi
02h 42m
To Evans
110.4 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valdosta and Evans.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Evans.

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    1012 ft · 46 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hill Avenue

    2416 ft · 1 min · East Hill Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Barack Obama Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Barack Obama Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lakeland Highway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Lakeland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Valdosta Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Valdosta Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    14 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    772 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    13.6 mi · 20 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westgreen Road

    16.7 mi · 25 min · Westgreen Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Douglas Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Tallahassee Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Tallahassee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    624 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Cromartie Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cromartie Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Plum Street

    140 m · 15 sec · East Plum Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Jarman Street

    127 m · 12 sec · East Jarman Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Coffee Street

    812 ft · 17 sec · West Coffee Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto North Tallahassee Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Uvalda Highway

    16.3 mi · 26 min · Uvalda Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McIntosh Street

    10 mi · 14 min · McIntosh Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 21 min

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2066 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Main Street

    2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    38.3 mi · 56 min

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  39. 39

    Turn left

    911 ft · 22 sec

  40. 40

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Old Evans Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Evans Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Riverwatch Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Riverwatch Parkway

  45. 45

    Continue on Towne Center Drive

    1883 ft · 47 sec · Towne Center Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right

    42 m · 13 sec

  47. 47

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta and Evans.

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
48 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McIntosh Street
24.1 mi · 11%
South Main Street
20.6 mi · 9%
Westgreen Road
16.7 mi · 8%
Uvalda Highway
16.3 mi · 7%
Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi · 6%
West Broad Street
11.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alston
02h 42m from Valdosta
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Evans?

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Alston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Valdosta and 110.4 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Alston

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

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

RAIL

Jesup

77 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Evans. Straight-line distance: 198.32 mi (319.16 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Evans (-82.13067, 33.53375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $29.43
Round trip
$58.86
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.43 $58.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $4.68 $36.53 $73.05
Diesel $5.75 $44.86 $89.72

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Evans. The current time is 02:55:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.