How far is Roswell, GA from Wrens, GA?

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Wrens, GA is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
148.13 mi
03h 01m
Flight
126.57 mi
203.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.57 mi
Kilometers
203.7 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.13 mi
Kilometers
238.4 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrens
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Thu, Apr 16, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-16T01:38
Arrive Wrens
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Roswell
74 mi
01h 30m
To Wrens
74.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington

    2096 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  23. 23

    Continue on Legion Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Quaker Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    12 m · 1 sec · Stapleton Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stapleton Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 31%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 27%
Quaker Road
19.5 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 10%
Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 5%
North Atlanta Street
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 30m from Roswell
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roswell and Sunny near Wrens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Roswell and 74.1 miles from Wrens.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Wrens.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Wrens. Straight-line distance: 126.57 mi (203.7 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Wrens

#2 Wrens

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,924
Coordinates33.2076500, -82.3917900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Roswell (-84.36159, 34.02316)
End: Wrens (-82.39179, 33.20765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.16 $46.33
Premium $4.78 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.62 $29.41 $58.83

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 Roswell and Wrens. The current time is 01:38:22.

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.