How far is Roswell, GA from Evans, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Evans, GA is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.18 mi
03h 03m
Flight
132.51 mi
213.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.51 mi
Kilometers
213.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.18 mi
Kilometers
254.57 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Sat, Oct 17, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Sat, Oct 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-10-17T02:55
Arrive Evans
Sat, Oct 17, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Roswell
79 mi
01h 31m
To Evans
79.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northridge Road

    2001 ft · 53 sec · Northridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2053 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 383

    1688 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Belair Road

    4 mi · 7 min · South Belair Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    42 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Evans.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
79.3 mi · 50%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 29%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 10%
South Belair Road
4.03 mi · 3%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 2%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 31m from Roswell
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Roswell and 79.2 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.05 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, 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 Smyrna.

RAIL

Gainesville

86 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Evans. Straight-line distance: 132.51 mi (213.25 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Evans (-82.13067, 33.53375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.05
Round trip
$42.11
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.05 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.74 $47.47
Premium $4.68 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $5.75 $32.09 $64.18

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Evans. The current time is 02:55:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.