Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
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DeKalb County, GA
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This short 10.1-mile drive from Atlanta, GA to DeKalb County, GA is easily manageable in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is a modest $2. Given its brevity and local road profile, this route is best suited for those looking for a quick transit rather than an extended road trip experience. It's a straightforward journey within the same state and region, offering convenience for local travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive Southeast | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Kensington Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and DeKalb County, GA.
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
Turn left onto GA 154
Turn right onto Kensington Road
Turn left onto Durham Park Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Hill Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto GA 154 / Memorial Drive Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Kensington Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Durham Park Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in DeKalb County on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 10.1-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The route follows roads like Memorial Drive Southeast, Kensington Road, and Durham Park Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.2 miles along Memorial Drive Southeast. This type of drive means you'll be frequently navigating intersections and local traffic patterns, so staying alert is key. The character is consistently local throughout, without shifts to faster highway speeds.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Hill Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (GA 154 / Memorial Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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