How far is Lookout Mountain, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and Sandy Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and Sandy Springs.
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Start on Lula Lake Road
139 m · 18 sec · Lula Lake Road
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Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail
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Continue on Ochs Highway Extension
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway Extension
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Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue
112 m · 8 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Continue on West 40th Street
2795 ft · 1 min · West 40th Street
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Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
128 m · 11 sec · Alton Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 38th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street
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Continue on East 37th Street
1864 ft · 41 sec · East 37th Street
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Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
2272 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lookout Mountain and Sandy Springs.
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 South
Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy leaving Lookout Mountain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to Sandy Springs?
The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 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?
Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Lookout Mountain and 59.3 miles from Sandy Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.20 one way or $32.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 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 Sandy Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Adairsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adairsville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.58 km).
#1 Lookout Mountain
City in Walker County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 34.9775800, -85.3577400 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Springs
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 109,928 |
| Coordinates | 33.9242700, -84.3785400 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.96 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.11 | $36.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
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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