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Trip from Valdosta, GA to Tucker, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
235.7 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valdosta, GA
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Tucker, GA
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Trip Overview
Valdosta to Tucker is 235.7 miles and takes about 4h 20m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive mostly on major interstates, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. The route is primarily highway-based, so plan for consistent speed and less focus on scenic detours. It's a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.9 miles from Valdosta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 189.5 mi | 3h 23m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| West Hill Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lavista Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Valley Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 189.5 mi, about 3h 23m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 58 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,038 veh/hr typical · worst 4,061
Quietest
2 AM
~518 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valdosta, GA and Tucker, GA.
1
Start on J.L. Lomax Drive
42 ft
·
4 sec
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J.L. Lomax Drive
2
Turn right onto US 41 Business; GA 7 Business
234 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Patterson Street
3
Turn right onto West Valley Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Valley Street
4
Turn left onto North Oak Street
276 ft
·
12 sec
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North Oak Street
5
Turn right onto US 84; US 221; GA 38
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Central Avenue
6
Continue on US 84; US 221; GA 38
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hill Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 75
140 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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 straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 285
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 37
Toward GA 236: Lavista Road, Tucker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
466 ft
·
11 sec
Toward GA 236 East: Tucker
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto GA 236
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lavista Road
17
Turn right onto Fellowship Road
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fellowship Road
18
Arrive at destination
Fellowship Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 20 minute duration, leaving Valdosta in the morning should allow you to reach Tucker with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $36, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 189.5 miles on I 75, so consider your fuel level before you begin that segment. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of not needing to book accommodations, allowing you to adjust your departure time based on local traffic conditions around Atlanta.
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 117.9 miles from Valdosta, GA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.5 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 52 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.9 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tucker, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, GA
This is one driving day of about 235.7 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Valdosta, 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 for about 189.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.9 miles from Valdosta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 189.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #13
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #6 (Cook County, I 75 Southbound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #22 (Monroe County, I 75 Southbound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #10 (Turner County, I 75 Northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area #14
0.1 mi from route
19
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
I-75 Northbound Weigh Station
0.1 mi from route
Pinehurst Gas 'N Go Travel Center & Truck Wash
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area #5 (Cook County, I 75 Northbound)
0.2 mi from route
Monroe County Weigh Station - I-75 Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
I-75 Southbound Weigh Station
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
All State Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
JP Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area #9
0.3 mi from route
Monroe County Weigh Station - I-75 Southbound
0.3 mi from route
Adel Truck Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Circle K
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 142.8 and 233.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
142.8 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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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
9
208.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
218.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m 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
8
233.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward GA 236: Lavista Road, Tucker
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 37
Toward GA 236: Lavista Road, Tucker
8
233.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 236 East: Tucker
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 236 East: Tucker
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.49 one way
$74.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $40.88 | $81.75 |
| premium | $4.78 | $44.35 | $88.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $49.65 | $99.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.75 | $11.31 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.00 | $15.08 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Valdosta, GA
Afternoon in Valdosta on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 5 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Tucker, GA
Afternoon in Tucker on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph
53% chance
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
5 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
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 219.5
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 146.3
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
$5
near mile 235.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 85% of this drive, covering 189.5 miles on I 75 as your longest stretch. This means you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. Surface streets begin near Tucker, bringing a change in pace with more frequent exits and potential traffic. Be prepared for a more urban feel as you approach the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 189.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry Justice Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 142.8 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 235.7 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: at 142.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 208.1 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,125 ft
214 ft
Total Climb
1,053 ft
Total Descent
143 ft
Highest Point
1,125 ft
~235.7 mi in
Elevation Range
910 ft
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.
On the drive from Valdosta, GA to Tucker, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
208.1 mi in
|
~3h 46m
|
via I 675
About the Cities
Starting in Valdosta, GA
Full guide →Valdosta is the 10th largest city in the state of Georgia. It is located in Lowndes County, in the state's Plantation Midlands region. The population is about 50,000 people. Valdosta is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia, where new buildings are always being built somewhere.
Top landmarks
- • Fairview Historic District — historic district in Valdosta, Georgia, USA
- • North Patterson Street Historic District — historic district in Valdosta, Georgia, USA
- • Barber-Pittman House — Valdosta, Georgia, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Arriving in Tucker, GA
Full guide →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 4h 20m. Total distance: 235.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 189.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Tucker, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 142.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 208.1 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Tucker, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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