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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.29 mi
01h 57m
Flight
71.16 mi
114.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.16 mi
Kilometers
114.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.29 mi
Kilometers
148.52 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, May 7, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in LaFayette
Thu, May 7, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaFayette
2026-05-07T10:11
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, May 7, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaFayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From LaFayette
47.4 mi
00h 58m
To Alpharetta
44.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Square

    53 m · 10 sec · Lafayette Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Villanow Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · East Villanow Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Old Alabama Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Old Alabama Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
42.8 mi · 46%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 11%
Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
6.41 mi · 7%
East Villanow Street
4.45 mi · 5%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 4%
West Crossville Road
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 58m from LaFayette
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFayette and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 71.16 mi (114.52 km).

LaFayette

#1 LaFayette

City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia

Population7,508
Coordinates34.7048000, -85.2819000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette Square (-85.281792, 34.704789)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between LaFayette and Alpharetta. The current time is 10:11:40.

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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.