How far is Wadley, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Wadley, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadley and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadley and Atlanta.
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Start on East Calhoun Street
2722 ft · 51 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Thomson Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Capital Avenue, Downtown
3227 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
1401 ft · 32 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wadley and Atlanta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wadley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wadley to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Wadley and 77.7 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wadley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Siloam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadley and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 129.76 mi (208.83 km).
#1 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.32 | $48.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.23 | $52.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.88 | $61.75 |
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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