How far is Johns Creek, GA from Alamo, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Alamo, GA is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
183.06 mi
03h 37m
Flight
153.84 mi
247.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.84 mi
Kilometers
247.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.06 mi
Kilometers
294.6 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Tue, Apr 28, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, Apr 28, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-28T11:50
Arrive Alamo
Tue, Apr 28, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Johns Creek
91.6 mi
01h 48m
To Alamo
91.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Alamo.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

    1001 ft · 46 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Alamo.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 33%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 28%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 11%
Macon
12.3 mi · 7%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 2%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

50 mi · 00h 54m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 48m from Johns Creek
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Alamo?

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Johns Creek and 91.5 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.59 one way or $51.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 153.84 mi (247.58 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Alamo

#2 Alamo

Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States

Population3,301
Coordinates32.1471200, -82.7779200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Alamo (-82.77792, 32.14712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.45 L · about $25.59
Round trip
$51.18
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.59 $51.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.61 $57.22
Premium $4.78 $30.87 $61.73
Diesel $5.62 $36.33 $72.66

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Alamo. The current time is 11:50:29.

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.