How far is Cairo, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.74 mi
04h 14m
Flight
217.54 mi
350.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.54 mi
Kilometers
350.1 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.74 mi
Kilometers
413.19 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cairo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cairo
2026-04-22T21:20
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cairo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Cairo
126.3 mi
02h 07m
To Roswell
130.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cairo and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cairo and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northeast

    82 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast

    1991 ft · 51 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 38th Boulevard Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 38th Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.4 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Butler Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · South Butler Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    582 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cairo and Roswell.

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 22%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 14%
West Broad Street
24.9 mi · 10%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 07m from Cairo
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cairo and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cairo to Roswell?

The road trip is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Cairo and 130.4 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cairo and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cairo and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 217.54 mi (350.1 km).

Cairo

#1 Cairo

City in Grady County, Georgia, United States

Population9,302
Coordinates30.8775100, -84.2021400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northeast (-84.20214, 30.877578)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.29 L · about $35.89
Round trip
$71.77
18.12 gal · 68.58 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.89 $71.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.13 $80.25
Premium $4.78 $43.29 $86.58
Diesel $5.62 $50.95 $101.91

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 Cairo and Roswell. The current time is 21:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.