How far is Wrens, GA from Roswell, GA?

The driving distance from Wrens, GA to Roswell, GA is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
148.89 mi
02h 31m
Flight
126.57 mi
203.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.57 mi
Kilometers
203.7 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.89 mi
Kilometers
239.62 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roswell
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Wrens
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrens
2026-04-15T23:58
Arrive Roswell
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrens
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 Wrens
74.4 mi
01h 15m
To Roswell
74.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wrens and Roswell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wrens and Roswell.

  1. 1

    Start on Stapleton Highway

    12 m · 3 sec · Stapleton Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 40 sec · Jones Circle

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

    837 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dunwoody Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roswell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrens and Roswell.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 31%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 12%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
3.09 mi · 2%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 2%
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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 15m from Wrens
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Wrens and Sunny near Roswell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wrens to Roswell?

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 74.4 miles from Wrens and 74.6 miles from Roswell.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wrens and Sunny near Roswell.

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 Wrens and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 126.57 mi (203.7 km).

Wrens

#1 Wrens

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,924
Coordinates33.2076500, -82.3917900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Roswell

#2 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Stapleton Highway (-82.391791, 33.207639)
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $20.80
Round trip
$41.59
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.80 $41.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.25 $46.50
Premium $4.78 $25.08 $50.17
Diesel $5.62 $29.53 $59.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrens and Roswell. The current time is 23:58:13.

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.