This 117.5-mile drive from Warner Robins, GA, to Dunwoody, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. You'll primarily navigate I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass, known as The Perimeter, with a portion on Larry Justice Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, this is an economical journey through the Southeast. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, making it a straightforward trip for most travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
59.3 mi
1h 4m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
21 mi
24m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
Watson Boulevard
6.6 mi
12m
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi
3m
North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi
2m
Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Dunwoody, GA.
1
Start on Trinity Drive
69 ft·4 sec·Trinity Drive
2
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi·35 sec·Kingsbury Circle
3
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft·18 sec·McAllister Road
4
Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive
0.2 mi·42 sec·Dr. Parihar Drive
5
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.6 mi·12 min·Watson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
7
Merge onto I 75
9.8 mi·10 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 285
21 mi·24 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Cotillion Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Cotillion Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Shallowford Road
0.8 mi·2 min·North Shallowford Road
16
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Way
404 ft·11 sec·Chamblee Dunwoody Way
17
Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Chamblee Dunwoody Road
18
Turn left
90 ft·2 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
79 ft·5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is ideal for a single day. Aim to depart early to avoid potential traffic congestion as you near Dunwoody, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. The fuel cost is a modest $18, so keep an eye on your gauge, but major refueling stops are unlikely to be a necessity. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 59 miles, so ensure you're comfortable before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunwoody, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Warner Robins, GA
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Warner Robins, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 59.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 114.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
17.1 mi into trip|~24m in|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
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
92.5 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford Road, Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
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 30
Toward North Peachtree Road, North Shallowford...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.37 one way
$36.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.09
$40.18
premium
$4.70
$21.75
$43.49
diesel
$5.61
$25.94
$51.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.34
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.45
$7.52
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Morning
in Warner Robins on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dunwoody, GA
Morning
in Dunwoody on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
59 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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,...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 117.5
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
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
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 93.2
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 20.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 59% of the journey on interstates. Expect the longest uninterrupted stretch to be 59.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' indicating that while much of it is high-speed interstate travel, you might encounter some transitions or less direct sections. As you approach the Atlanta metropolitan area, traffic conditions will likely become a more significant factor.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 117.5 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 0.4 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Warner Robins, GA to Dunwoody, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.3 miles on I 75. 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 Dunwoody, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (GA 247 Connector / Watson Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds 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 Dunwoody, GA before heading back.
