How far is Acworth, GA from Locust Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Acworth and Locust Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acworth and Locust Grove.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Continue on Cherokee Road
586 ft · 11 sec · Cherokee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1978 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
31.4 mi · 38 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
3004 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Acworth and Locust Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight right
31.4 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Acworth and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Acworth to Locust Grove?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Acworth and 34.2 miles from Locust Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.12 one way or $18.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Acworth and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.86 km).
#1 Acworth
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,726 |
| Coordinates | 34.0663500, -84.6783700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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