How far is LaFayette, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from LaFayette, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between LaFayette and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFayette and Alpharetta.
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Start on Lafayette Square
53 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn right onto East Villanow Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East Villanow Street
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Turn left onto South Old Alabama Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Old Alabama Highway
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
6.4 mi · 9 min · Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Alabama Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
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Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on West Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road
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Turn left onto Mansell Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between LaFayette and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving LaFayette and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LaFayette to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 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?
White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from LaFayette and 44.9 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 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 $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around LaFayette and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near White
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between LaFayette and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 71.16 mi (114.52 km).
#1 LaFayette
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 7,508 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048000, -85.2819000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.58 | $31.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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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