How far is Louisville, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Louisville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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 Cobb County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Roswell.
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Start on West Broad Street
13 m · 7 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Peachtree Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Peachtree Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2109 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Thomson Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
1416 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
837 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place
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Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Roswell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Roswell?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Louisville and 82.1 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
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Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 132.68 mi (213.53 km).
#1 Louisville
City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.0015400, -82.4112400 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.64 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.66 | $55.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.56 | $65.13 |
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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