Johns Creek, GA to Lindale, GA is 80.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via Larry McDonald Memorial Highway and US 411, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you travel. It's a manageable distance, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
30.1 mi
33m
US 411
19.9 mi
25m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10 mi
12m
Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.5 mi
4m
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi
4m
Maple Road
2.3 mi
4m
Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 30.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Lindale, 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
8.3 mi·9 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
22 mi·24 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, KennesawUse the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 290Toward GA 20: Rome, CantonUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn slight left
117 ft·6 sec
Toward GA 20 West: Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville, Rome, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Pettit Creek Farms
17
Turn left onto GA 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Canton Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on GA 20
0.4 mi·45 sec·GA 20
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on GA 20
0.7 mi·1 min·GA 20
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 411; GA 20; GA 61
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 411; GA 20; GA 61
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit onto US 411; GA 20
0.1 mi·17 sec·US 411; GA 20
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 41; GA 3; GA 20
2.8 mi·4 min·Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Take the exit onto US 411; GA 20
19 mi·23 min·US 411; GA 20
Toward South US 411, West GA 20: RomeUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 411
0.4 mi·37 sec·US 411
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward Maple RoadUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
180 ft·7 sec·Maple Avenue
27
Continue on Maple Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Maple Road
28
Continue on Park Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Park Avenue
29
Turn left onto South 1st Street
136 ft·8 sec·South 1st Street
30
Turn right
75 ft·5 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving Johns Creek in the morning to make the most of your day. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, you should be able to complete the trip without needing extensive fuel stops, but it's always wise to top off before you leave. The mix of highway and surface roads means you'll encounter different traffic patterns, so stay aware as you transition between them. Plan for a brief stop if needed, but the short duration means you can easily complete this drive in one go.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindale, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Johns Creek, GA
This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.8 and 52.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
30.6 mi into trip|~42m in|I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
52.4 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward GA 20: Rome, Canton
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 290
Toward GA 20: Rome, Canton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.78
$27.56
premium
$4.70
$14.92
$29.83
diesel
$5.61
$17.80
$35.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.05
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 15 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lindale, GA
Morning
in Lindale on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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?
About 35% of this route involves highway driving. You'll experience a stretch of 30.1 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. The frequent exits on the initial highway segment suggest a more developed area, while the subsequent US 411 portion likely offers a more rural cruising experience.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 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 80.6 miles you will encounter 24 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 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; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lindale, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga, Marietta, Kennesaw, Canton and Cartersville - among others.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Lindale, 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 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; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lindale, GA before heading back.
