How far is Roswell, GA from LaFayette, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to LaFayette, GA is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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 02h 02m.
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 then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and LaFayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and LaFayette.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
3155 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Marietta Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Roswell Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road
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Continue straight
1613 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on North Marietta Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Marietta Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
2372 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
51.9 mi · 56 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Resaca, LaFayette
1332 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Resaca Beach Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Resaca Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
21.1 mi · 32 min · Resaca Lafayette Road Northwest
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Continue on South Old Alabama Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Old Alabama Highway
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Turn right onto East Villanow Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · East Villanow Street
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Turn left onto South Duke Street
82 m · 14 sec · South Duke Street
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Turn right onto East Patten Street
102 m · 17 sec · East Patten Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Square
31 m · 4 sec · Lafayette Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and LaFayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
51.9 mi · 00h 56m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Roswell and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near LaFayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to LaFayette?
The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 46.8 miles from Roswell and 46.8 miles from LaFayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Roswell and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near LaFayette.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 70.52 mi (113.49 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaFayette
City in and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia
| Population | 7,508 |
| Coordinates | 34.7048000, -85.2819000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaFayette (-85.2819, 34.7048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
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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