How far is it from McDonough, GA, to Lake City, GA, ?

The distance between McDonough, GA, and Lake City, GA, is 19 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from McDonough, GA, to Lake City, GA, ?

The drive from McDonough, GA, to Lake City, GA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from McDonough, GA, to Lake City, GA, ?

The fastest route from McDonough, GA, to Lake City, GA, covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Lake City, GA from McDonough, GA?

Lake City, GA lies roughly to the north-west of McDonough, GA.

Are there charging stations between McDonough, GA and Lake City, GA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from McDonough, GA to Lake City, GA, including Forest Park, GA Rechargery - Frontage Rd (350 kW); Kroger Ripplewater Village (350 kW); Riverdale Crossing (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 91.

McDonough, GA Lake City, GA

Distance: 19 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from McDonough, GA to Lake City, GA takes about 30 min via I 75. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 19 mi

Take Simpson Street for about 27 minutes before hitting Jonesboro Road. From there, it's a quick jump onto I-75, leading straight into Lake City in Clayton County via GA 54.

1 Depart left onto Simpson Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Hampton Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Geranium Drive 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Jonesboro Street 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Jonesboro Road 44 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Jonesboro Road 4 mi
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 6 mi

9 Keep slightly left 5 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Jonesboro Road 2 mi
12 Turn right 62 yd
13 Turn left 165 yd
14 Arrive left

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The return trip from Lake City, GA to McDonough, GA covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

91 chargers

Forest Park, GA Rechargery - Frontage RdCCS, Tesla · 5043 Frontage Rd, Forest Park, GA, 30297350 kW
Kroger Ripplewater VillageCCS, CHAdeMO · 1160 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316350 kW
Riverdale CrossingCCS, CHAdeMO · 7523 Highway 85 # 7587, Riverdale, GA, 30274350 kW
Schlotzsky's HapevilleCCS, CHAdeMO · 861 Virginia Ave, Hapeville, GA, 30354350 kW
Tara CrossingCCS, CHAdeMO · 399 Upper Riverdale Rd, Jonesboro, GA, 30236350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Take Simpson Street for about 27 minutes before hitting Jonesboro Road. From there, it's a quick jump onto I-75, leading straight into Lake City in Clayton County via GA 54.

Popular destinations close by

Lake City, GA → Senoia, GA30 mi · 50 min Lake City, GA → Powder Springs, GA35 mi · 55 min Lake City, GA → Decatur, GA17 mi · 30 min Lake City, GA → South Fulton, GA18 mi · 30 min Lake City, GA → Lithonia, GA21 mi · 35 min Lake City, GA → Chamblee, GA29 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from McDonough, GA, {fromState} to Lake City, GA, {toState}?: The distance between McDonough, GA, {fromState} and Lake City, GA, {toState} is 19 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from McDonough, GA, {fromState} to Lake City, GA, {toState}?: The drive from McDonough, GA, {fromState} to Lake City, GA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from McDonough, GA, {fromState} to Lake City, GA, {toState}?: The fastest route from McDonough, GA, {fromState} to Lake City, GA, {toState} covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Lake City, GA from McDonough, GA?: Lake City, GA lies roughly to the north-west of McDonough, GA.
Are there charging stations between McDonough, GA and Lake City, GA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from McDonough, GA to Lake City, GA, including Forest Park, GA Rechargery - Frontage Rd (350 kW); Kroger Ripplewater Village (350 kW); Riverdale Crossing (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 91.

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