Origin
LaGrange, GA
Evening in LaGrange on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaGrange, GA to Atlanta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaGrange, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from LaGrange, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Lafayette Parkway, Downtown Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 67.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (GA 109 / Lafayette Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street
Turn right onto US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 109 / Lafayette Parkway
Turn left onto GA 109 / Lafayette Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
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 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia S...
8
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
6
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from LaGrange, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
3.7 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 7m |
| Lafayette Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fulton Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greenville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Greenville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto GA 14 Connector; GA 219
474 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greenville Street
3
Turn right onto US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219
274 ft
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto GA 109
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Lafayette Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on GA 109
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Greenville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta, Columbus
7
Merge onto I 85
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 75; I 85
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
13
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from LaGrange, GA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from LaGrange, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.44 | $24.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Atlanta, GA
Evening in Atlanta on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
75°F
Palmetto, GA
34 mi in
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
37 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 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from LaGrange, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 67.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Lafayette Parkway, Downtown Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from LaGrange, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14; GA 219 / Morgan Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (GA 109 / Lafayette Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from LaGrange, GA to Atlanta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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