How far is Alto, GA from West Point, GA?

The driving distance from Alto, GA to West Point, GA is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
154.09 mi
02h 57m
Flight
143.61 mi
231.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.61 mi
Kilometers
231.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.09 mi
Kilometers
247.99 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Fri, Sep 18, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Alto
Fri, Sep 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alto
2026-09-17T23:47
Arrive West Point
Fri, Sep 18, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alto
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
East Point
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alto
77.1 mi
01h 28m
To West Point
77.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alto and West Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alto and West Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Gainesville Highway

    18 m · 7 sec · Gainesville Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto B C Grant Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilbanks Road

    1368 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point, Pine Mountain

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    117 m · 17 sec · West 9th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto and West Point.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
57.6 mi · 37%
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 36%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 12%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 8%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
3.31 mi · 2%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
143.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Point
01h 28m from Alto
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alto and Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alto to West Point?

The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Alto and 77.1 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alto and Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near East Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 3.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Point.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alto and West Point. Straight-line distance: 143.61 mi (231.12 km).

Alto

#1 Alto

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates34.4673200, -83.5737800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,723
Coordinates32.8779100, -85.1832700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Alto (-83.57378, 34.46732)
End: West Point (-85.18327, 32.87791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.19
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $22.10 $44.19
Mid-grade $4.54 $24.67 $49.34
Premium $4.96 $26.99 $53.98
Diesel $6.32 $34.35 $68.71

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alto and West Point. The current time is 23:47:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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