How far is LaFayette, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from LaFayette, GA to Roswell, GA is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
93.68 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.52 mi
113.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.52 mi
Kilometers
113.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.68 mi
Kilometers
150.76 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, May 7, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in LaFayette
Thu, May 7, 1:39 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 Roswell
Thu, May 7, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From LaFayette
46.8 mi
00h 51m
To Roswell
46.9 mi
00h 51m

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 Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between LaFayette and Roswell.

  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

    54.6 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaFayette and Roswell.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
54.9 mi · 59%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 8%
Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
6.41 mi · 7%
East Villanow Street
4.45 mi · 5%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 2%
South Old Alabama Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

54.6 mi · 00h 59m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 51m from LaFayette
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving LaFayette and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from LaFayette to Roswell?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 46.8 miles from LaFayette and 46.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 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 Roswell.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaFayette and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 70.52 mi (113.49 km).

LaFayette

#1 LaFayette

City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia

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

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette Square (-85.281792, 34.704789)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 Roswell. The current time is 10:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.