How far is Walnut Grove, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Walnut Grove, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.17 mi
01h 50m
Flight
80.56 mi
129.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.56 mi
Kilometers
129.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.17 mi
Kilometers
169.26 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Sat, May 30, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Walnut Grove
Sun, May 31, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Grove
2026-05-30T20:48
Arrive Atlanta
Sat, May 30, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Walnut Grove
51.2 mi
00h 55m
To Atlanta
54 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Grove and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Grove Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Trion Highway

    583 ft · 23 sec · Trion Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Rogers Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · West Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Rogers Road

    1947 ft · 2 min · West Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    58 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest

    543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Grove and Atlanta.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
58.4 mi · 55%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 13%
South Main Street
12.5 mi · 12%
Turkey Mountain Road
7.67 mi · 7%
Adairsville Highway
5.5 mi · 5%
Adairsville Road Northeast
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

58 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 55m from Walnut Grove
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Walnut Grove and 54 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 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 Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near White

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 80.56 mi (129.65 km).

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#1 Walnut Grove

Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates34.6417500, -85.2946800
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Grove Road (-85.294686, 34.641758)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.05 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.39
7.42 gal · 28.1 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.70 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.43 $32.86
Premium $4.78 $17.73 $35.45
Diesel $5.62 $20.87 $41.73

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Grove and Atlanta. The current time is 20:48:36.

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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.