How far is Walnut Grove, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Walnut Grove, GA to Albany, GA is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Grove and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Albany.
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Start on Walnut Grove Road
2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trion Highway
583 ft · 23 sec · Trion Highway
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Turn left onto West Rogers Road
1431 ft · 1 min · West Rogers Road
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Continue on West Rogers Road
1947 ft · 2 min · West Rogers Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
12.5 mi · 14 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rome Boulevard
2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road
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Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
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Turn slight left
157 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Adairsville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
2174 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Grove and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Albany?
The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Walnut Grove and 122.7 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Albany. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.74 km).
#1 Walnut Grove
Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 34.6417500, -85.2946800 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $37.04 | $74.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.41 | $82.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.67 | $89.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.58 | $105.17 |
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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