How far is Valdosta, GA from Monroe, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Monroe, GA is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
233.47 mi
04h 37m
Flight
206.18 mi
331.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.18 mi
Kilometers
331.81 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.47 mi
Kilometers
375.74 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, May 7, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Thu, May 7, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-05-06T20:02
Arrive Monroe
Thu, May 7, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
116.9 mi
02h 18m
To Monroe
116.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1252 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    44 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cabiness Road

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Cabiness Road

  14. 14

    Continue on GA 83

    5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83

  15. 15

    Continue on Forsyth Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Forsyth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1006 ft · 39 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greene Street

    120 m · 13 sec · West Greene Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Greene Street

    32 m · 4 sec · West Greene Street

  19. 19

    Continue on College Street

    1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Maddux Street

    23.2 mi · 33 min · Maddux Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 11

  23. 23

    Continue on Social Circle Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Social Circle Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on North Cherokee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · North Cherokee Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 61%
Larry Justice Highway
25 mi · 11%
Maddux Street
23.2 mi · 10%
Cabiness Road
18.6 mi · 8%
North Cherokee Road
8.37 mi · 4%
State Route 11
7.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 18m from Valdosta
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Valdosta and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Valdosta and 116.5 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Valdosta and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 206.18 mi (331.81 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

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

#2 Monroe

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

Population13,979
Coordinates33.7948400, -83.7132300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Monroe (-83.71323, 33.79484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.19 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.28
16.48 gal · 62.38 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.64 $65.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.49 $72.99
Premium $4.78 $39.37 $78.74
Diesel $5.62 $46.34 $92.68

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Monroe. The current time is 20:02:14.

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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.