How far is Tennille, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Tennille, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
144.35 mi
02h 36m
Flight
109.96 mi
176.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.96 mi
Kilometers
176.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.35 mi
Kilometers
232.31 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Mon, Apr 20, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Tennille
Mon, Apr 20, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tennille
2026-04-20T01:31
Arrive Johns Creek
Mon, Apr 20, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tennille
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Tennille
72 mi
01h 18m
To Johns Creek
72.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tennille and Johns Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tennille and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Central Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · East South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    19 mi · 23 min · Fall Line Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stembridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Stembridge Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kings Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Elbert Street

    1047 ft · 33 sec · North Elbert Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · East Montgomery Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2593 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Columbia Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tennille and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 32%
Fall Line Freeway
19 mi · 13%
North Columbia Street
17.5 mi · 12%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 10%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 7%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 18m from Tennille
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tennille and Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tennille to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Tennille and 72.4 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tennille and Sunny near Johns Creek.

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 Tennille and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.96 km).

Tennille

#1 Tennille

City in Washington County, Georgia, USA

Population2,211
Coordinates32.9359900, -82.8115300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: East South Central Avenue (-82.811506, 32.935955)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.32
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.16 $40.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.54 $45.09
Premium $4.78 $24.32 $48.64
Diesel $5.62 $28.63 $57.25

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Tennille and Johns Creek. The current time is 01:31:14.

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.