How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
101.6 mi
01h 57m
Flight
81.54 mi
131.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.54 mi
Kilometers
131.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.6 mi
Kilometers
163.51 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Oglethorpe
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Oglethorpe
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Oglethorpe
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 Fort Oglethorpe
52.4 mi
00h 58m
To Alpharetta
49.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

    43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forrest Road

    656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

    151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
72.6 mi · 71%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 10%
Battlefield Parkway
6.28 mi · 6%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 4%
West Crossville Road
2.58 mi · 3%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 58m from Fort Oglethorpe
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 49.2 miles from Alpharetta.

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 20.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Alpharetta.

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 Fort Oglethorpe and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.22 km).

Fort Oglethorpe

#1 Fort Oglethorpe

City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States

Population9,973
Coordinates34.9489600, -85.2569000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.256899, 34.94896)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Oglethorpe and Alpharetta. The current time is 02:02:47.

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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.