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Trip from Leslie, GA to Arles, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

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Downtown Arles, GA, GA

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Trip Overview

Leslie, GA to Arles, GA is 15.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via US 280, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, and is a straightforward drive. It's ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between two points without much fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 280 7.6 mi 10m
District Line Road 5.6 mi 7m
South Georgia Tech Parkway 2 mi 3m
North Bailey Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Southerfield Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 280 — 7.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leslie, GA and Arles, GA.

1

Start on GA 118; GA 195

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Bailey Avenue
2

Merge onto US 280; GA 30

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 280; GA 30
3

Turn right onto District Line Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · District Line Road
4

Enter roundabout onto District Line Road

125 ft · 4 sec · District Line Road
5

Continue on District Line Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · District Line Road
Use the left lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto South Georgia Tech Parkway

162 ft · 9 sec · South Georgia Tech Parkway
7

Continue on South Georgia Tech Parkway

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Georgia Tech Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Southerfield Road

216 ft · 4 sec · Southerfield Road
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

Southerfield Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 280; GA 30

Merge onto US 280; GA 30

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
7.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | District Line Road

Turn right onto District Line Road

Navigation decision point

5
9.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | District Line Road

Enter roundabout onto District Line Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
13.5 mi into trip | ~19m in | South Georgia Tech Parkway

Enter roundabout onto South Georgia Tech Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
15.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | Southerfield Road

Turn left onto Southerfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.30 one way

$4.59 round trip

$3.76/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $2.59 $5.18
premium $4.67 $2.85 $5.70
diesel $5.76 $3.51 $7.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Leslie, GA

Morning in Leslie on Sunday

Local time

10:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Clear

NE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 1:04PM EDT until October 20 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 12:28PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Destination

Arles, GA

Morning in Arles on Sunday

Local time

10:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Clear

NE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 1:04PM EDT until October 20 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 12:28PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a continuous stretch of 7.6 miles on US 280. The route balances highway speeds with some local road driving via District Line Road and South Georgia Tech Parkway. Expect a straightforward driving experience without significant navigational challenges.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US 280.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and District Line Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 280; GA 30.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 280; GA 30): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.8 miles (District Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (District Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

466 ft 344 ft

Total Climb

165 ft

Total Descent

47 ft

Highest Point

466 ft

~15.5 mi in

Elevation Range

122 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Leslie, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Georgia Rural Telephone Museum — telecommunications museum in Leslie, Georgia, USA

Arriving in Arles, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Arles Amphitheatre — Roman amphitheatre in Arles, France
  • • Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments — UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arles, France
  • • Church of St. Trophime, Arles — former cathedral in Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône, France), today parish church

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 22m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US 280. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.2 miles (US 280; GA 30): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.8 miles (District Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (District Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arles, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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