Origin
Atlanta, GA
Late night in Atlanta on Friday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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Aragon, GA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Memorial Drive Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest | — | — |
| Washington Street Southwest | — | — |
| Memorial Drive Southwest | — | — |
| Pryor Street Southwest | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | — | — |
| GA 6 | — | — |
| Thornton Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Aragon, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Washington Street Southwest
4
Turn right onto Memorial Drive Southwest
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Memorial Drive Southwest
5
Turn left onto Pryor Street Southwest
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pryor Street Southwest
6
Take the ramp right toward I 20 West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 20 West
7
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
9
Keep slight right
174 ft
·
4 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
11
Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
12
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
13
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
14
Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
15
Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockmart Highway
16
Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Nathan Dean Parkway
17
Turn right
2.2 mi
·
3 min
18
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Atlanta, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aragon, GA
The final approach into Aragon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aragon, GA
Late night in Aragon on Friday
Local time
2:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
California, GA
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest, Washington Street Southwest, Memorial Drive Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Atlanta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Aragon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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