Drive or Fly: Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PDK–ATL. At 55 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 11m
Distance
55.5 mi
Total Cost
$47
CO2
22 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 10m
6m in the air
Air Distance
49 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
12 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PDK and ATL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 11m | 3h 10m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $47 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 22 kg CO2 | 12 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 75, I 75; I 85
via I 285, I 75, I 675
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Marietta, GA to Locust Grove, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.