How far is Rossville, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Rossville, GA to Roswell, GA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.81 mi
01h 53m
Flight
84.67 mi
136.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.67 mi
Kilometers
136.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.81 mi
Kilometers
170.28 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Rossville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-15T20:31
Arrive Roswell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
52.9 mi
00h 56m
To Roswell
52.9 mi
00h 56m

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
88°F
Today

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

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

    1531 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1854 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.7 mi · 80%
Roswell Road
7.19 mi · 7%
Battlefield Parkway
6.32 mi · 6%
Marietta Highway
1.99 mi · 2%
Chickamauga Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
North Marietta Parkway
1.33 mi · 1%
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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 56m from Rossville
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 52.9 miles from Rossville and 52.9 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville and Sunny 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 Rossville and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.27 km).

Rossville

#1 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

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

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-85.28598, 34.983332)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.52 $33.04
Premium $4.78 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $5.62 $20.98 $41.96

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Roswell. The current time is 20:31:04.

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.