Origin
Atlanta, GA
Evening in Atlanta on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Wrens, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
130.9 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 29m
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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Wrens, GA
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Wrens, GA covers 130.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, Hill Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.4 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 130.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m 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 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 130.9 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 Southeast 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 Wrens, GA is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Wrens, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr | — | — |
| Hill Street Southeast | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| Carl Sanders Highway | — | — |
| US 278 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Wrens, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn slight right
154 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
256 ft
·
7 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
5
Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hill Street Southeast
6
Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 20 East: Augusta
7
Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
8
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
9
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
40 mi
·
42 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 278: Warrenton, Washington
11
Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlanta Highway
12
Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Norwood Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwood Road
14
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn straight onto Jones Circle
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Jones Circle
16
Continue on Legion Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Legion Road
17
Turn right onto Quaker Road
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Quaker Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
19
Turn left onto Stapleton Highway
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stapleton Highway
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 1h 17m 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wrens, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 130.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 65.4 mi from Atlanta, GA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.4 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wrens, GA
The final approach into Wrens, 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 Wrens, 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
$20.47 one way
$40.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $24.23 | $48.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Wrens, GA
Evening in Wrens on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Smyrna, GA
65 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
20 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
2h 34m 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 Wrens, GA covers 130.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast, Martin Luther King Jr, Hill Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.4 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 $20.47 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Atlanta, GA to Wrens, GA is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Wrens, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Wrens, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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