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

The driving distance from Sandy Springs, GA to Louisville, GA is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
155.17 mi
03h 11m
Flight
130.08 mi
209.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.08 mi
Kilometers
209.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.17 mi
Kilometers
249.72 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Springs
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Sandy Springs
77.5 mi
01h 35m
To Louisville
77.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Vernon Highway

    616 ft · 20 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

    2869 ft · 1 min · Johnson Ferry Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glenridge Drive Northeast

    1550 ft · 40 sec · Glenridge Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Hammond Drive Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hammond Drive Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    1686 ft · 45 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Peachtree Dunwoody Road

    119 m · 17 sec · Peachtree Dunwoody Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

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

    2096 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  21. 21

    Continue on Legion Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Quaker Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto George Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · George Street

  24. 24

    Continue on George Street

    142 m · 14 sec · George Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Harvey Street

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Harvey Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Peachtree Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Peachtree Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    13 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 29%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 26%
Quaker Road
16.7 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.9 mi · 10%
Harvey Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 5%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 35m from Sandy Springs
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandy Springs and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 77.5 miles from Sandy Springs and 77.6 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.71 one way or $43.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sandy Springs and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 130.08 mi (209.35 km).

Sandy Springs

#1 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Louisville

City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,189
Coordinates33.0015400, -82.4112400
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy Springs (-84.37854, 33.92427)
End: Louisville (-82.41124, 33.00154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.73 L · about $21.71
Round trip
$43.41
10.96 gal · 41.46 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.71 $43.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $4.78 $26.18 $52.37
Diesel $5.62 $30.82 $61.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Springs and Louisville. The current time is 06:53:40.

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.