Origin
Dunwoody, GA
Afternoon in Dunwoody on Tuesday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunwoody, GA to Tyrone, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
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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Tyrone, GA
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Trip Overview
Dunwoody, GA to Tyrone, GA is 43.2 miles and takes about 55m via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving south through the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that mainly uses surface roads, making it a good option for a quick local excursion or an easy leg of a longer trip. You won't be covering a huge distance, so it’s ideal for a single-day outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 26.9 mi | 31m |
| I 85 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Senoia Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Joel Cowan Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 26.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunwoody, GA and Tyrone, 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
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 85
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 61
Toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 74
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Senoia Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on GA 74
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Joel Cowan Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Town of Tyrone, Downtown Business District
15
Turn right onto Senoia Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Senoia Road
16
Arrive at destination
Senoia Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Dunwoody, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic...
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
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 61
Toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.76 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Tyrone, GA
Afternoon in Tyrone on Tuesday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
1 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 22% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter covers 26.9 miles. After exiting the bypass, you'll transition to surface streets for the remainder of the trip. Expect to encounter numerous intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through local areas.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.3 miles in near Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 43.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Tyrone, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery and Peachtree City.
Atlanta
29.3 mi in
|
~36m
Columbus
29.3 mi in
|
~36m
Montgomery
29.3 mi in
|
~36m
Peachtree City
37.2 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Dunwoody, GA
Full guide →Dunwoody is a city in DeKalb County in the U.S. state of Georgia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tyrone, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tyrone, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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