How far is Johns Creek, GA from Lookout Mountain, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Lookout Mountain, GA is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Lookout Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Lookout Mountain.
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Start on Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
1001 ft · 46 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
998 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
1788 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
1459 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight
123 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 37th Street
1864 ft · 37 sec · East 37th Street
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Continue on East 38th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 38th Street
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Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
128 m · 10 sec · Alton Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 40th Street
2795 ft · 56 sec · West 40th Street
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Continue on Tennessee Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto St Elmo Avenue
101 m · 7 sec · St Elmo Avenue
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Turn right onto Ochs Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway
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Continue on Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lula Lake Road
139 m · 11 sec · Lula Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lula Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Lookout Mountain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Lookout Mountain?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 64.5 miles from Johns Creek and 64.4 miles from Lookout Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Adairsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adairsville.
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 93.02 mi (149.7 km).
#1 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lookout Mountain
City in Walker County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 34.9775800, -85.3577400 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.35774, 34.97758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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