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Trip from Atlanta, GA to Dasher, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

235.1 mi

378 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital city of Georgia, United States

Atlanta, GA

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human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Dasher, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Atlanta, GA to Dasher, GA covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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, Pulliam Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.6 miles from Atlanta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 235.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 235.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Dasher, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Washington Street Southwest
Pulliam Street Southwest
I 75 South
Downtown Connector
James Wendell George Parkway
Larry Justice Highway
Fall Line Freeway

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 Dasher, 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

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest
4

Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 75 South, I 85 South
6

Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Downtown Connector
7

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
8

Keep slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
10

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

145 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Fall Line Freeway
11

Take the exit slight right toward GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta

0.4 mi · 54 sec · GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Madison Highway

233 ft · 3 sec · Madison Highway
13

Exit the roundabout onto Madison Highway

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Madison Highway
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Madison Highway

138 ft · 2 sec · Madison Highway
15

Exit the rotary onto Madison Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Highway
16

Turn right onto Carroll Ulmer Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road
17

Turn right onto Loch Laurel Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road
18

Turn left onto Dasher Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road
19

Turn left

207 ft · 15 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.6 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 52 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.6 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dasher, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Atlanta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Atlanta, GA

This is one driving day of about 235.1 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Atlanta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.6 mi from Atlanta, GA · 2h 10m into the drive

Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ohio, GA

118 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

Stockbridge, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ohio, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.6 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dasher, GA

The final approach into Dasher, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dasher, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.76 one way

$73.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.20 $80.40
premium $4.70 $43.51 $87.02
diesel $5.61 $51.91 $103.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.5 0 $24.69 $11.28
Efficient EV 58.8 0 $20.57 $9.40
EV Truck/SUV 94 1 $32.91 $15.05

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Atlanta, GA

Afternoon in Atlanta on Thursday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dasher, GA

Afternoon in Dasher on Thursday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Ohio, GA

118 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 21m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Dasher, GA covers 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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, Pulliam Street Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.6 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 $36.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atlanta, GA to Dasher, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Dasher, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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