How far is Lookout Mountain, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
114.9 mi
02h 01m
Flight
86.98 mi
139.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.98 mi
Kilometers
139.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.9 mi
Kilometers
184.92 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 Roswell
Sat, May 30, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Lookout Mountain
Sun, May 31, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lookout Mountain
2026-05-30T20:54
Arrive Roswell
Sat, May 30, 10:56 PM 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
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lookout Mountain
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 Lookout Mountain
56.4 mi
01h 00m
To Roswell
58.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Lula Lake Road

    139 m · 18 sec · Lula Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Ochs Highway Extension

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway Extension

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue

    112 m · 8 sec · Tennessee Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West 40th Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · West 40th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard

    128 m · 11 sec · Alton Park Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 38th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 37th Street

    1864 ft · 41 sec · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rossville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  15. 15

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

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

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

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lookout Mountain 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.7 mi · 74%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 6%
Battlefield Parkway
6.32 mi · 5%
Ochs Highway Extension
2.23 mi · 2%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 2%
Chickamauga Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

84.4 mi · 01h 31m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 00m from Lookout Mountain
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy leaving Lookout Mountain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to Roswell?

The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Lookout Mountain and 58.5 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.08 one way or $32.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy around Lookout Mountain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lookout Mountain and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 86.98 mi (139.98 km).

Lookout Mountain

#1 Lookout Mountain

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population1,568
Coordinates34.9775800, -85.3577400
Altitude549
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Lula Lake Road (-85.357571, 34.977484)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.35 L · about $16.08
Round trip
$32.16
8.12 gal · 30.7 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.08 $32.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.98 $35.96
Premium $4.78 $19.40 $38.80
Diesel $5.62 $22.83 $45.67

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lookout Mountain and Roswell. The current time is 20:54:30.

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.