Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Evening in Dunwoody on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Dallas, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunwoody, GA
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Dallas, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dunwoody, GA to Dallas, GA covers 36.2 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dallas Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Dallas Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 36.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,165 ft
853 ft
Total Climb
456 ft
Total Descent
545 ft
Highest Point
1,165 ft
~25.9 mi in
Elevation Range
312 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 West
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dunwoody, GA and Dallas, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.
Marietta
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
Chattanooga
9.1 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Whitlock Avenue Northwest | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Merchants Drive | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Macland Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Dallas, GA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
422 ft
·
15 sec
3
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mount Vernon Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
414 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 285
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
15
Merge onto GA 120
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on GA 120
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dallas Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 120
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Dallas Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on GA 120
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Turn right onto Macland Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Macland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto GA 6 Business
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Merchants Drive
21
Turn straight onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
22
Turn left onto Church Street
296 ft
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn right onto East Griffin Street
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Griffin Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Griffin Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Dunwoody, GA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dallas, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Dallas, GA
Evening in Dallas on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
56m 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 Dunwoody, GA to Dallas, GA covers 36.2 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.66 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dunwoody, GA and Dallas, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Chattanooga.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 853 ft to 1,165 ft elevation with about 456 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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