Origin
Dalton, GA
Afternoon in Dalton on Monday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
90.9 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dalton, GA
Mr. Location Scout
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Dalton to Atlanta, this 90.9-mile journey is best approached as a simple day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 31 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the Southeast. Since the route avoids major interstates entirely, you won't be dealing with high-speed highway congestion, though you should budget approximately $14 for fuel. Because the total duration is quite manageable, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. This drive offers a straightforward connection between these two Georgia cities for travelers who prefer local roads over the standard heavy-traffic corridors.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Dalton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be traveling primarily on Wildcat Bridge Road, Ila-Comer Road, and Commerce Street, with a highway share of 0%. Because there is no highway driving, you won't find any long, flat stretches to cruise on, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Wildcat Bridge Road is effectively zero miles. Expect a technical experience where your focus remains on navigating local turns rather than maintaining high speeds. It is a hands-on driving experience that changes the pace of your travel significantly compared to typical highway routes.
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.
Wildcat Bridge Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ila-Comer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ila Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Maysville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maysville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Junior Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Wildcat Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on the route
13 ft
·
6 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Wildcat Bridge Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ila-Comer Road
16 ft
·
Ila-Comer Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Ila-Comer Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ila-Comer Road
6
Continue on Commerce Street
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Commerce Street
7
Continue on Ila Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Ila Road
8
Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
9
Continue on Old Maysville Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Maysville Road
10
Continue on Old Maysville Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old Maysville Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maysville Road
12
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
13
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
14
Keep slight right
25 mi
·
29 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
16
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
289 ft
·
13 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
17
Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Capitol Square Southwest
18
Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
318 ft
·
6 sec
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Capitol Avenue Southeast
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, you should plan your departure for daylight hours to ensure maximum visibility through the winding sections. While the 1 hour and 31-minute duration is short, the lack of highway segments means you should anticipate a consistent workload for the driver throughout the entire 90.9 miles. Since there are no scheduled stops, be sure to fuel up before you depart to cover your $14 estimated cost without needing to hunt for stations on rural stretches. Take advantage of the flexibility this route offers by keeping your schedule open, as the absence of highway traffic allows for a more predictable arrival time regardless of standard rush-hour patterns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from Dalton, GA, or about 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dalton, 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 Dalton, GA
This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dalton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Dalton, GA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Dalton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
The final approach into Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, 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
$14.55 one way
$29.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.19 | $40.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Atlanta, GA
Afternoon in Atlanta on Monday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
45 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
27 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
1h 31m 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 Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wildcat Bridge Road, Ila-Comer Road, Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Dalton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.55 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 Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dalton, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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