Lindale to Johns Creek is 80.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via I 75, US 411, and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Southeast region, staying within Georgia the entire time. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short duration, it's a perfect option for a single-day trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Lindale, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
27.8 mi
31m
US 411
18.8 mi
23m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.5 mi
12m
GA 141
6.2 mi
10m
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi
9m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.8 mi
5m
Maple Road
2.3 mi
4m
East Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindale, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on this road
75 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto South 1st Street
136 ft·7 sec·South 1st Street
3
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi·29 sec·Park Avenue
4
Continue on Maple Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Maple Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward US 27 North, US 411 North: Rome, Calhoun, Cartersville
6
Merge onto US 27; US 411; GA 1; GA 53
0.2 mi·15 sec·Cedartown Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 411
19 mi·22 min·US 411
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 411; GA 20
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 411; GA 20
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 41; US 411; GA 3; GA 20
5.7 mi·9 min·Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn sharp left onto East Church Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Church Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 113
1.5 mi·2 min·East Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
13
Merge onto I 75
28 mi·31 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·31 sec
Exit 259Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, AugustaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, AugustaUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 285
11 mi·12 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 31BToward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto GA 141
3.8 mi·5 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi·10 min·GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, DahlonegaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Grove Point Road
21
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
22
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·11 sec·Morgan Hill Court
23
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. There's no need to split this drive, so you can push through without stopping if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $13 for the 80.2 miles. A good time to leave would be before the typical rush hour traffic on the Atlanta Bypass to ensure the smoothest arrival.
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 40.1 miles from Lindale, GA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lindale, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lindale, GA
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lindale, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 27.8 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.5 and 73.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27.5 mi into trip|~38m in|East Church Street
Turn sharp left onto East Church Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
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 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boule...
8
73.2 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.54 one way
$25.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.71
$27.43
premium
$4.70
$14.84
$29.69
diesel
$5.61
$17.71
$35.41
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: 28.1 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
24.1
0
$8.42
$3.85
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.02
$3.21
EV Truck/SUV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
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 20, 2026
Origin
Lindale, GA
Morning
in Lindale on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
22 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
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 74.7
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 58.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 73% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch without exiting on I 75, covering 27.8 miles. Expect a shift from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll experience a good number of exits and interchanges, especially as you near the Atlanta Bypass.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 411. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.5 miles in near East Church Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 27.5 miles (East Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 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 Lindale, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Dahlonega.
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: 80.2 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Johns Creek, 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 27.5 miles (East Church Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.7 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 Johns Creek, GA before heading back.
