How far is Sandy Springs, GA from LaGrange, GA?

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to LaGrange, GA is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
80.64 mi
01h 33m
Flight
71.79 mi
115.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.79 mi
Kilometers
115.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.64 mi
Kilometers
129.77 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandy Springs
40.3 mi
00h 47m
To LaGrange
40.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Springs and LaGrange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Springs and LaGrange.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    114 m · 12 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boylston Drive Northeast

    154 m · 25 sec · Boylston Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

    586 ft · 33 sec · Hilderbrand Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roswell Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roswell Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West: Dorothy Felton Interchange

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.1 mi · 28 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 109: LaGrange, Greenville

    2246 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lafayette Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Springs and LaGrange.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 59%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.1 mi · 30%
Lafayette Parkway
3.52 mi · 4%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
2.94 mi · 4%
I 285 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Roswell Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 47m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Sunny near LaGrange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Springs to LaGrange?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Sandy Springs and 40.3 miles from LaGrange.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandy Springs and Sunny near LaGrange.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Springs and LaGrange. Straight-line distance: 71.79 mi (115.54 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
LaGrange

#2 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: LaGrange (-85.03133, 33.03929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and LaGrange. The current time is 03:08:59.

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.