Dalton, GA Road Trips

Dalton, GA serves as a useful starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 141 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Dalton, GA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

337.2 mi

Savannah, GA

Quickest Drive

1h

Smyrna, GA

Plan Around Dalton, GA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dalton, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Savannah, GA to Dalton, GA 337.2 mi · 6h 14m Valdosta, GA to Dalton, GA 316.7 mi · 5h 51m Albany, GA to Dalton, GA 271 mi · 5h 9m Atlanta, GA to Dalton, GA 89.3 mi · 1h 42m

Continue From Dalton, GA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dalton, GA to Valdosta, GA 318 mi · 5h 1m Dalton, GA to Albany, GA 269.6 mi · 5h 8m Dalton, GA to Savannah, GA 220.8 mi · 4h 43m Dalton, GA to Columbus, GA 192.2 mi · 3h 4m

Trips from Dalton, GA

Dalton, GA to Valdosta, GA

318 mi 5h 1m

Dalton, GA to Albany, GA

269.6 mi 5h 8m

Dalton, GA to Savannah, GA

220.8 mi 4h 43m

Dalton, GA to Columbus, GA

192.2 mi 3h 4m

Dalton, GA to Warner Robins, GA

189.8 mi 3h 40m

Dalton, GA to Macon, GA

112.3 mi 2h 7m

Dalton, GA to Johns Creek, GA

98.2 mi 1h 59m

Dalton, GA to Marietta, GA

97 mi 1h 41m

Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA

90.9 mi 1h 31m

Dalton, GA to Brookhaven, GA

90.3 mi 1h 32m

Dalton, GA to Sandy Springs, GA

84.8 mi 1h 26m

Dalton, GA to Alpharetta, GA

82.7 mi 1h 47m

Dalton, GA to Roswell, GA

78.9 mi 1h 29m

Dalton, GA to Smyrna, GA

50.3 mi 1h

Driving from Dalton, GA

The typical drive from Dalton, GA covers about 141 miles and takes around 2h 35m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 318 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Dalton, GA include Valdosta, GA (318 mi, 5h 1m), Albany, GA (269.6 mi, 5h 8m), Savannah, GA (220.8 mi, 4h 43m), Columbus, GA (192.2 mi, 3h 4m), and Warner Robins, GA (189.8 mi, 3h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Dalton, GA, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Dalton, GA and 7 routes heading into Dalton, GA, covering 21 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 318 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dalton, GA covers 318 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.

The average route from Dalton, GA runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Dalton, GA costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dalton, GA include Valdosta, GA, Albany, GA, Savannah, GA and Columbus, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.