How far is Valdosta, GA from LaGrange, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to LaGrange, GA is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
209.15 mi
04h 20m
Flight
183.76 mi
295.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.76 mi
Kilometers
295.74 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.15 mi
Kilometers
336.6 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dawson
GA

City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
104.6 mi
02h 10m
To LaGrange
104.5 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

    953 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Saint Augustine Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Augustine Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Valdosta Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Valdosta Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on GA 133

    9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  23. 23

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.4 mi · 45 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    1389 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.4 mi · 20%
East Bypass
34.5 mi · 17%
Liberty Expressway
20.2 mi · 10%
Valdosta Highway
19.5 mi · 9%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 9%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

41.4 mi · 00h 45m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 10m from Valdosta
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near LaGrange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Valdosta and 104.5 miles from LaGrange.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near LaGrange.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and LaGrange. Straight-line distance: 183.76 mi (295.74 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
LaGrange

#2 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: LaGrange (-85.03133, 33.03929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.46
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.23 $58.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.69 $65.37
Premium $4.78 $35.26 $70.52
Diesel $5.62 $41.51 $83.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and LaGrange. The current time is 06:42:23.

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.