How far is Locust Grove, GA from Acworth, GA?
The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Acworth, GA is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Locust Grove and Acworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Acworth.
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Start on North Jackson Street
28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right
3129 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North
1473 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway
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Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1560 ft · 39 sec · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Cowan Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust Grove and Acworth.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Acworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Acworth?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Locust Grove and 34.3 miles from Acworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Acworth.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Acworth. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.86 km).
#1 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acworth
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,726 |
| Coordinates | 34.0663500, -84.6783700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acworth (-84.67837, 34.06635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.79 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
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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