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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Sparks, GA is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
223.35 mi
04h 12m
Flight
202.65 mi
326.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.65 mi
Kilometers
326.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.35 mi
Kilometers
359.45 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparks
Wed, May 13, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Wed, May 13, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Sparks
Wed, May 13, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
111.8 mi
02h 06m
To Sparks
111.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Rountree Bridge Road, Sparks

    1161 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Colquitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Colquitt Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Goodman Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Goodman Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Goodman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
114 mi · 51%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 2%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

114 mi · 02h 03m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
202.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 06m from Johns Creek
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Sparks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Johns Creek and 111.5 miles from Sparks.

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

The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Sparks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.14 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Sparks

Town in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population2,015
Coordinates31.1668600, -83.4373800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Sparks (-83.43738, 31.16686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.83 L · about $31.21
Round trip
$62.43
15.76 gal · 59.66 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.21 $62.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.90 $69.80
Premium $4.78 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.62 $44.32 $88.63

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Sparks. The current time is 23:46:46.

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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.