How far is Alpharetta, GA from Chickamauga, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Chickamauga, GA is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.75 mi
02h 21m
Flight
79.03 mi
127.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.03 mi
Kilometers
127.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.75 mi
Kilometers
179.85 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chickamauga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Chickamauga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
55.9 mi
01h 10m
To Chickamauga
55.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Chickamauga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Chickamauga.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansell Road

    3039 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  8. 8

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cherokee Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cherokee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

    1905 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Battlefield Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wilder Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wilder Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Crittenden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Crittenden Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    1559 ft · 43 sec · West 10th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Gordon Street

    125 m · 20 sec · Gordon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cove Road

    151 m · 23 sec · Cove Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    109 m · 21 sec · Euclid Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    63 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Chickamauga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
72.6 mi · 65%
Battlefield Parkway
11.8 mi · 11%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 9%
Alabama Road
3.65 mi · 3%
East Crossville Road
2.59 mi · 2%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 10m from Alpharetta
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Chickamauga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Chickamauga?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Alpharetta and 55.9 miles from Chickamauga.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Chickamauga.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adairsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adairsville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Chickamauga. Straight-line distance: 79.03 mi (127.19 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Chickamauga

#2 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Chickamauga (-85.29079, 34.87119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.78 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.62 $22.16 $44.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Chickamauga. The current time is 02:14:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.