How far is Rossville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Rossville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
104.22 mi
02h 00m
Flight
84.39 mi
135.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.39 mi
Kilometers
135.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.22 mi
Kilometers
167.72 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-15T18:57
Arrive Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 15, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
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 Rossville
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 Rossville
53.5 mi
01h 00m
To Alpharetta
50.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chickamauga Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville and Alpharetta.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
72.6 mi · 70%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 10%
Battlefield Parkway
6.32 mi · 6%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 3%
West Crossville Road
2.58 mi · 2%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

72.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
01h 00m from Rossville
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 53.5 miles from Rossville and 50.7 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville and Sunny near Alpharetta.

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 Rossville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 84.39 mi (135.81 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

Population3,996
Coordinates34.9831300, -85.2860700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-85.28598, 34.983332)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Alpharetta. The current time is 18:57:28.

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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.