How far is Valdosta, GA from Villa Rica, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Villa Rica, GA is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.83 mi
04h 49m
Flight
221.97 mi
357.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.97 mi
Kilometers
357.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.83 mi
Kilometers
418.15 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Mon, Apr 20, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-20T00:01
Arrive Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
130.1 mi
02h 24m
To Villa Rica
129.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta and Villa Rica.

  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

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    30.3 mi · 34 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Road, Villa Rica

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Villa Rica Historic District

    60 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Liberty Road

    127 m · 8 sec · Liberty Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    717 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Montgomery Street

    2408 ft · 59 sec · East Montgomery Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    68 m · 12 sec · North Carroll Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Temple Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Temple Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Temple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 55%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
30.3 mi · 12%
I 75 North
18.7 mi · 7%
I 20 West
0.84 mi
Veterans Memorial Highway
0.75 mi
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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 24m from Valdosta
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valdosta and Sunny near Villa Rica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Villa Rica?

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Valdosta and 129.7 miles from Villa Rica.

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

The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valdosta and Sunny near Villa Rica.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Villa Rica. Straight-line distance: 221.97 mi (357.23 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Villa Rica

#2 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Valdosta (-83.28032, 30.83334)
End: Villa Rica (-84.91911, 33.73205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.71 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.64
18.34 gal · 69.42 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.32 $72.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.61 $81.23
Premium $4.78 $43.81 $87.63
Diesel $5.62 $51.57 $103.14

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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There is no time difference between Valdosta and Villa Rica. The current time is 00:01:23.

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.