How far is Alpharetta, GA from Fort Oglethorpe, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Fort Oglethorpe, GA is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 02h 09m.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Fort Oglethorpe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Fort Oglethorpe.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Mansell Road
3039 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn right onto East Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Continue on Alabama Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
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Continue on Cherokee Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
1905 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Turn left onto Lafayette Road
1976 ft · 48 sec · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Lafayette Highway
151 m · 19 sec · Lafayette Highway
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Turn left onto Forrest Road
152 m · 24 sec · Forrest Road
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Fort Oglethorpe.
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 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.
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 Alpharetta and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Oglethorpe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Fort Oglethorpe?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 52.3 miles from Alpharetta and 52.3 miles from Fort Oglethorpe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Oglethorpe.
Stop Ideas Near Adairsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adairsville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Fort Oglethorpe. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.22 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Oglethorpe
City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 34.9489600, -85.2569000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Oglethorpe (-85.2569, 34.94896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.96 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
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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