Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Cairo, GA

Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

246.8 mi

397 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 55m

8 AM

5h 22m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 2m

3 PM

5h 6m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 47m

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

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Dunwoody, GA

Thomas K

Cairo, GA

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Trip Overview

Traveling from Dunwoody to Cairo covers 246.8 miles across the Southeast, making for a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 54 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $40 on fuel, which keeps this trip budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. You will transition from the bustling northern metro area down toward the southern part of the state, utilizing major corridors like I-75 and the Georgia-Florida Parkway. This route is an efficient way to traverse Georgia, offering a reliable path that balances highway speed with consistent travel times.

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

123.4 miles from Dunwoody, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of high-speed interstate travel on I-75 and steady cruising along the Fall Line Freeway. Be prepared for a long, consistent stretch of 56.9 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, where you can maintain a steady pace for nearly an hour at a time. The character of the road shifts from busy suburban arteries to more open, transit-oriented highway segments as you head south. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 246.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

24.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon

84.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta

157.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...

193.3 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue

Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

244.7 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | US 84; GA 38

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; GA 38

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cairo, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

Albany

157.9 mi in | ~2h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	56.9 mi	1h
I 75	49.3 mi	53m
Georgia-Florida Parkway	35.1 mi	43m
Liberty Expressway	24.9 mi	30m
Cairo Road	23.1 mi	31m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	20.9 mi	24m
Larry Justice Highway	16.1 mi	17m
Terrell Starr Parkway	10.2 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 56.9 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Cairo, GA.

Start on this road

117 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

Continue on North Shallowford Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Savoy Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Savoy Drive

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 285 East

Merge onto I 285

21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 52 Toward I 675 South: Macon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

57 mi · 1 hr · Fall Line Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520

1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Avenue

Use the right lane.

Take the exit onto GA 300

0.4 mi · 46 sec · GA 300

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300

4.3 mi · 5 min · Liberty Expressway

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300

21 mi · 24 min · Liberty Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 37

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 97

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Butler Street

Turn right onto GA 97; GA 112

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Boulevard Street

Continue on GA 97; GA 112

23 mi · 31 min · Cairo Road

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; GA 38

1.7 mi · 3 min · US 84; GA 38

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 188

0.4 mi · 52 sec · 5th Street Northeast

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast

269 ft · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

Arrive at destination

1st Avenue Northeast

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-five-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion leaving Dunwoody. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the highway-heavy nature of the route can become monotonous. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, though your estimated $40 budget should comfortably cover the 246.8-mile distance. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 56.9 miles, try to time your rest break to coincide with the conclusion of that segment to stay alert. Prioritize consistent speed over frequent detours to ensure you arrive in Cairo well within your expected arrival window.

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 123.4 miles from Dunwoody, GA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 miles.

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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.4 miles or 2h 21m 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 54m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, GA

This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dunwoody, 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.

The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 56.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.4 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clio, AL

123 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.4 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cairo, GA

The final approach into Cairo, 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 Cairo, 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

$39.50 one way

$79.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$43.03	$86.07
premium	$4.78	$46.43	$92.85
diesel	$5.64	$54.83	$109.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74	0	$25.91	$11.85
Efficient EV	61.7	0	$21.60	$9.87
EV Truck/SUV	98.7	1	$34.55	$15.80

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Dunwoody, GA

Night in Dunwoody on Sunday

Local time

10:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cairo, GA

Night in Cairo on Sunday

Local time

10:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Clio, AL

123 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 54m 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 Dunwoody, GA to Cairo, GA covers 246.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, I 75, Georgia-Florida Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.4 miles from Dunwoody, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.50 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.

On the drive from Dunwoody, GA to Cairo, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

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Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Cairo, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cairo, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dunwoody, GA

Cairo, GA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 54m on the road

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