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

The driving distance from Villa Rica, GA to Savannah, GA is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
283.41 mi
04h 11m
Flight
249.08 mi
400.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.08 mi
Kilometers
400.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.41 mi
Kilometers
456.11 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Mon, Apr 20, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Rica
2026-04-19T22:32
Arrive Savannah
Mon, Apr 20, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Rica
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Villa Rica
140.1 mi
02h 05m
To Savannah
143.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Temple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    68 m · 15 sec · North Carroll Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Street

    2408 ft · 55 sec · East Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    728 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road

    1397 ft · 35 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East, GA 8

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    30.1 mi · 34 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery

    2792 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector

  12. 12

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  21. 21

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 58%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
Tom Murphy Freeway
30.1 mi · 11%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
1.05 mi
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
249.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 05m from Villa Rica
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Villa Rica and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Villa Rica and 143.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Villa Rica and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Rica and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 249.08 mi (400.86 km).

Villa Rica

#1 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Street (-84.919061, 33.732085)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.86 L · about $39.61
Round trip
$79.22
20 gal · 75.72 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.61 $79.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.29 $88.58
Premium $4.78 $47.78 $95.56
Diesel $5.62 $56.24 $112.48

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 Villa Rica and Savannah. The current time is 22:32:30.

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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.