How far is Walnut Grove, GA from Sandy Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Walnut Grove, GA to Sandy Springs, GA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.52 mi
01h 45m
Flight
72.06 mi
115.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.06 mi
Kilometers
115.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.52 mi
Kilometers
160.17 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Walnut Grove
Sun, May 31, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Grove
2026-05-30T20:48
Arrive Sandy Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Grove
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
Adairsville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Walnut Grove
48.2 mi
00h 52m
To Sandy Springs
51.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Sandy Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Grove Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Trion Highway

    583 ft · 23 sec · Trion Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Rogers Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · West Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Rogers Road

    1947 ft · 2 min · West Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    41 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    146 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

    976 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest

    3098 ft · 1 min · Heards Ferry Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mount Vernon Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Vernon Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.1 mi · 46%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 13%
South Main Street
12.5 mi · 13%
Turkey Mountain Road
7.67 mi · 8%
Adairsville Highway
5.5 mi · 6%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
2.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

45.7 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adairsville
00h 52m from Walnut Grove
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Sandy Springs?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Walnut Grove and 51.3 miles from Sandy Springs.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Walnut Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Adairsville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Sandy Springs. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 km).

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#1 Walnut Grove

Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates34.6417500, -85.2946800
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Sandy Springs

#2 Sandy Springs

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population109,928
Coordinates33.9242700, -84.3785400
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Grove Road (-85.294686, 34.641758)
End: (-84.378565, 33.924289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.81
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.90 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.78 $16.77 $33.54
Diesel $5.62 $19.74 $39.48

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Grove and Sandy Springs. The current time is 20:48:48.

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.