Trip from Tifton, GA to Dunwoody, GA

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

194.9 mi

314 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 40m

8 AM

4h 5m

10 AM

3h 49m

12 PM

3h 46m

3 PM

3h 50m

5 PM

4h 4m

8 PM

3h 32m

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

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Tifton, GA

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Dunwoody, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Tifton to Dunwoody is a straightforward 194.9-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 39 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $31 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable option for a quick transit through the Southeast. By utilizing I-75 Business, I-75, and the Atlanta Perimeter, you remain on major thoroughfares for the duration of the ride. Overall, this route is built for efficiency rather than leisure, serving as a practical connection between these two Georgia locations.

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

97.5 miles from Tifton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is defined by its heavy reliance on interstate travel, with 78% of the journey spent on high-speed highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the road, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 92.3 miles along I-75 Business. As you transition from the more rural stretches toward the Atlanta area, the road character shifts from open highway to the busier, multi-lane environment of the Atlanta Bypass. Expect a functional, high-intensity driving experience that focuses on speed and directness. While it may lack the variety of backroad exploration, the consistency of the interstate makes for a predictable and manageable time behind the wheel.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 92.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 Business and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7; GA 125 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 194.9 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: near the start (I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7; GA 125 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.5 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 159.9 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7; GA 125 / Main Street

Turn right onto I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7; GA 125 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

159.9 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

170 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

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 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

191.7 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

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 30 Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford...

Towns Along This Route

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

Greenville

159.9 mi in | ~2h 54m | via I 675

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75 Business	92.3 mi	1h 38m
I 75	49.5 mi	53m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	21 mi	24m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Terrell Starr Parkway	10.1 mi	11m
Chamblee Dunwoody Road	1.5 mi	3m
Forrest Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
North Shallowford Road	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 75 Business — 92.3 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

137 ft · 7 sec · 5th Street East

Turn right onto I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7; GA 125

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 75 Business; US 41; GA 7; GA 125

422 ft · 17 sec · Love Avenue

Turn left onto East 2nd Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East 2nd Street

Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7

459 ft · 11 sec · West 12th Street

Continue on US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7

0.7 mi · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp onto I 75 Business

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 75 Business

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

21 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 30 Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cotillion Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cotillion Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Shallowford Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Shallowford Road

Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way

404 ft · 11 sec · Chamblee Dunwoody Way

Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left

90 ft · 2 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 194.9-mile haul, plan for at least one designated stop to break up the drive. Since you are navigating through major interstate corridors, keep an eye on traffic patterns as you approach the Atlanta Perimeter, as congestion can quickly impact your estimated travel time. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid the heaviest regional traffic near your destination. Budgeting $31 for fuel is a safe estimate, but keep a little extra set aside for potential idling during peak transit hours. A helpful tip for this specific route is to use your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to ensure you are refreshed before hitting the high-traffic zones of the Atlanta Bypass.

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 97.5 miles from Tifton, GA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 54m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tifton, 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 Tifton, GA

This is one driving day of about 194.9 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tifton, 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 I 75 Business for about 92.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.5 mi from Tifton, GA · 1h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

97 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

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Tifton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.3 miles.

Arriving in Dunwoody, GA

The final approach into Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, 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

$31.19 one way

$62.38 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$33.98	$67.97
premium	$4.78	$36.66	$73.33
diesel	$5.64	$43.30	$86.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.5	$20.46	$9.36
Efficient EV	48.7	$17.05	$7.80
EV Truck/SUV	78	$27.29	$12.47

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

Tifton, GA

Night in Tifton on Sunday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunwoody, GA

Night in Dunwoody on Sunday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

3h 39m 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 Tifton, GA to Dunwoody, GA covers 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75 Business, I 75, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.5 miles from Tifton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.19 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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Trip from Tifton, GA to Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tifton, GA

Dunwoody, GA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 39m on the road

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