Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Morning in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
9:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Calhoun, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
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Calhoun, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Alpharetta to Calhoun, you are looking at a straightforward 63-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a highly economical route for a quick getaway. You will primarily utilize I-75, Highway 92, and Alabama Road to navigate between these two Georgia locations. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| Highway 92 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Alabama Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Crossville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Wall Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 34.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Calhoun, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Alpharetta Highway
4
Turn right onto GA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mansell Road
5
Turn right onto GA 92
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Crossville Road
6
Continue on GA 92
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodstock Road
7
Continue on GA 92
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 92
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 92
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Alabama Road
9
Continue on GA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
35 mi
·
37 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 312
Toward Calhoun, Fairmount
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn straight
526 ft
·
19 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 41; GA 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Wall Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 41; GA 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
5
25 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Calhoun, Fairmount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 312
Toward Calhoun, Fairmount
4
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Calhoun, GA
Morning in Calhoun on Tuesday
Local time
9:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 72% of the trip spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the personality of the road shifts as you transition from local connectors like Highway 92 and Alabama Road onto the faster pace of the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-75, where you can settle into a steady rhythm for 34.7 miles. While the route balances local roads with high-speed travel, it remains a consistent and predictable drive. Anticipate a mix of suburban transitions and highway cruising as you move across the 63-mile distance.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Highway 92. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,134 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
293 ft
Total Descent
772 ft
Highest Point
1,134 ft
Elevation Range
480 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Calhoun, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmount along the way.
Fairmount
59.7 mi in
|
~1h 19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Calhoun, GA
Full guide →Calhoun is in the Northwest High Country of Georgia and has this sort of idiosyncrasy in that it calls itself "The Land Of The Cherokee" even though there's hardly a Cherokee left standing, thanks to things like President Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act. But there was a time when it was the land of the Cherokee, after they had been pushed out of their former territory in modern day eastern Tennessee and western South Carolina by European Americans. Here they established a town called Ustanali and then an actual capital called New Echota where council meetings were held and a newspaper was printed using the syllabary that Sequoyah had created. By the 1830s though, they were forced out by Georgia and the command of Winfield Scott, with broken treaties of promised sovereignty in the Indian Territory that would become Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Calhoun, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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