How far is LaGrange, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from LaGrange, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
125.35 mi
02h 01m
Flight
101.53 mi
163.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.53 mi
Kilometers
163.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.35 mi
Kilometers
201.73 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaGrange
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Smyrna
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LaGrange
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
Forest Park
GA

Village in Illinois

From LaGrange
62.4 mi
01h 00m
To Smyrna
62.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between LaGrange and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Road

    836 ft · 13 sec · Greenville Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta, Columbus

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    50.3 mi · 54 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    44 mi · 47 min · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaGrange and Smyrna.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
50.3 mi · 40%
Purple Heart Highway
44 mi · 35%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.7 mi · 12%
Lafayette Parkway
3.43 mi · 3%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

50.3 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
01h 00m from LaGrange
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving LaGrange and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from LaGrange to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from LaGrange and 62.9 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around LaGrange and Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Forest Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaGrange and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 101.53 mi (163.4 km).

LaGrange

#1 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.03115, 33.039286)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.74 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.02
8.84 gal · 33.48 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.51 $35.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.58 $39.15
Premium $4.78 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $5.62 $24.86 $49.72

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between LaGrange and Smyrna. The current time is 04:03:44.

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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.