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

The driving distance from Wrightsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.14 mi
02h 54m
Flight
123.86 mi
199.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.86 mi
Kilometers
199.33 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.14 mi
Kilometers
257.72 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Wrightsville
Sun, May 31, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrightsville
2026-05-31T04:21
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrightsville
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
Smyrna
GA

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

From Wrightsville
79.8 mi
01h 27m
To Johns Creek
80.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    23 m · 9 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Marcus Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  3. 3

    Continue on College Street

    14.3 mi · 17 min · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East South Central Avenue

    609 ft · 11 sec · East South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    19 mi · 23 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Stembridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Stembridge Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kings Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kings Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Elbert Street

    1047 ft · 31 sec · North Elbert Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Street

    525 ft · 17 sec · East Montgomery Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

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

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Columbia Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  27. 27

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  32. 32

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 29%
Fall Line Freeway
19 mi · 12%
North Columbia Street
17.5 mi · 11%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 9%
College Street
14.3 mi · 9%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 6%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
01h 27m from Wrightsville
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Wrightsville and 80.3 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wrightsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

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 Wrightsville and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 123.86 mi (199.33 km).

Wrightsville

#1 Wrightsville

City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,606
Coordinates32.7293300, -82.7198600
Altitude105
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: West Elm Street (-82.719862, 32.729513)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $22.38
Round trip
$44.76
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.38 $44.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.02 $50.05
Premium $4.78 $27.00 $53.99
Diesel $5.62 $31.78 $63.55

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 Wrightsville and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:21:17.

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.