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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Douglas, GA is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
227.72 mi
04h 38m
Flight
190.93 mi
307.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.93 mi
Kilometers
307.28 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.72 mi
Kilometers
366.48 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Tue, May 5, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-05T04:32
Arrive Douglas
Tue, May 5, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Johns Creek
114 mi
02h 19m
To Douglas
113.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 26%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 22%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.8 mi · 10%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 9%
US 319
20 mi · 9%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 19m from Johns Creek
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Johns Creek and 113.8 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Douglas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 190.93 mi (307.28 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.42 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.69
16.08 gal · 60.84 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.85 $63.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.61 $71.22
Premium $4.78 $38.42 $76.83
Diesel $5.62 $45.22 $90.43

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Douglas. The current time is 04:32:25.

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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.