Johns Creek to Dallas is 48 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The drive largely utilizes surface streets, making it a more localized, neighborhood-style transit. It's a short hop that's ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10 mi
12m
Dallas Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.8 mi
5m
Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.5 mi
4m
Charles Hardy Parkway
3 mi
4m
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi
5m
Merchants Drive
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 10 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-285
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 224 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~7,189 veh/hr typical
· worst 8,354
Quietest
2 AM
~572 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 82 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Dallas, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·17 sec·Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·45 sec·Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto GA 141
2.1 mi·3 min·Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on GA 141
3.9 mi·6 min·Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto GA 141
0.2 mi·15 sec·GA 141
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
Merge onto GA 141
3.5 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
10.0 mi·12 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 20Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
4.8 mi·5 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Exit 265Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto GA 120 ALT
2.3 mi·4 min·North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate
249 ft·6 sec·GA 120 Alternate
17
Merge onto GA 120
2.9 mi·5 min·Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on GA 120
0.2 mi·20 sec·Dallas Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 120
7.2 mi·11 min·Dallas Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on GA 120
3.0 mi·4 min·Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn right onto Macland Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Macland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto GA 6 Business
2.3 mi·3 min·Merchants Drive
23
Turn straight onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
0.3 mi·43 sec·East Memorial Drive
24
Turn left onto Church Street
296 ft·15 sec·Church Street
25
Turn right onto East Griffin Street
199 ft·8 sec·East Griffin Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Griffin Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Johns Creek, 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.5 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
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.
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
20.8 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
21.1 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
22 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
7
27.1 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$8.07
$16.14
premium
$4.64
$8.76
$17.53
diesel
$5.60
$10.58
$21.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.4
0
$5.04
$2.30
Efficient EV
12
0
$4.20
$1.92
EV Truck/SUV
19.2
0
$6.72
$3.07
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night
in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 2:20PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Dallas, GA
Late night
in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 2:20PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 20% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10 miles, found on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and local traffic as you transition from the bypass to Dallas Highway and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. This means a driving experience characterized by local commerce and community access rather than high-speed travel.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,193 ft862 ft
Total Climb
625 ft
Total Descent
540 ft
Highest Point
1,193 ft
~44.5 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Dallas, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga and Marietta.
Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
=== Welcome World Cup fans ===
Atlanta is one of the 16 North American cities hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games in the region will be played at the spectacular Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
Top landmarks
•Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center — nature center in Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dallas, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dallas, GA before heading back.
