Douglas, GA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Douglas, GA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 205-mile quick runs to 254-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Douglas, GA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
254.4 mi
Gainesville, GA
Quickest Drive
4h 7m
Atlanta, GA
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Driving from Douglas, GA
On average, trips departing from Douglas, GA run 227 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 34m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 254 miles (5h 1m), while the shortest is just 205 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Douglas, GA are Gainesville, GA (254.4 mi, 5h 1m), California, GA (232.3 mi, 4h 44m), Alpharetta, GA (231.1 mi, 4h 40m), Roswell, GA (227 mi, 4h 38m), and Sandy Springs, GA (223.2 mi, 4h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 227-mile trip from Douglas, GA, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Douglas, GA and 0 routes heading into Douglas, GA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 205 to 254 miles.
The longest mapped route from Douglas, GA covers 254 miles and takes approximately 5h 1m. Shorter options start at just 205 miles.
The average route from Douglas, GA runs about 227 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 227-mile trip from Douglas, GA costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Douglas, GA include Gainesville, GA, California, GA, Alpharetta, GA and Roswell, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Douglas, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,720
Median Income
$37,979
Median Home Value
$136,100
Median Age
30.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Douglas, GA
A sampling of people born in Douglas, GA.
Jennifer Nettles
1974
American singer
G. Wayne Clough
1941
President Emeritus of the Georgia Institute of Technology and 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian (born 1941)
Matt Childers
1978
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Douglas, GA.
Union Banking Company Building
historic three-story brick building in Douglas, Georgia
Downtown Douglas Historic District
historic district in Georgia, United States
63rd Army Air Forces Contract Pilot School
United States historic place
Gaskin Avenue Historic District
historic district in Douglas, Georgia, USA
Lonnie A. Pope House
historic house in Georgia, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1004791), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Douglas, GA
Douglas is in the Plantation Midlands of Georgia.
Douglas, named after the popular sovereignty advocate (as in, states had the right to choose in matters such as slavery) and senator Stephen A. Douglas, who went up against Lincoln for the presidency in 1860 but ultimately lost. Tobacco is a major commodity in the Douglas area.
1 WWII Flight Training Museum, 3 Airport Cir, ☏ +1 912 383-9111. F-Su 11AM-4PM. A museum covering the topic of World War II flight training and air combat, since Douglas was the site of the Raymond-Richardson Aviation School for that purpose. (updated Nov 2021) 2 Museum Heritage Station, 219 E Ward St, ☏ +1 912 389-3461. A small museum about Douglas and Coffee County's tobacco industry. (updated Nov 2021)
1 General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, ☏ +1 912 384-7082. Daily 7AM-10PM. Park showcasing a vintage farmstead and cypress swamp environment. $5 day admission. (updated Nov 2021)
1 Jameson Inn Douglas, 1628 Peterson Ave S, ☏ +1 912 384-9432. Has a small fitness center, outdoor pool, and continental breakfast. (updated Nov 2021)
Travel tips adapted from Douglas (Georgia) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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