How far is Smyrna, GA from Locust Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
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 and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Locust Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Locust Grove.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Madison Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Madison Bypass
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Continue on Eatonton Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Eatonton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta
2122 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 142: Covington, Oxford
1547 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto John R. Williams Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 36
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Old Bethel Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Bethel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1446 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Locust Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Locust Grove?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Smyrna and 30.9 miles from Locust Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
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 Covington.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 44.17 mi (71.08 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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