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Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

106.8 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Alpharetta Highway, Mansell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.4 miles from Alpharetta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 106.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street
Alpharetta Highway
Mansell Road
East Crossville Road
Woodstock Road
Highway 92
Alabama Road
Cherokee Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Rossville, GA.

1

Start on Academy Street

138 ft · 11 sec · Academy Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on Alpharetta Highway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
4

Turn right onto Mansell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mansell Road
5

Turn right onto East Crossville Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Crossville Road
6

Continue on Woodstock Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
7

Continue on Highway 92

11 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
8

Continue on Alabama Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
9

Continue on Cherokee Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cherokee Road
10

Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

0.4 mi · 31 sec · I 75 North: Chattanooga
11

Merge slight left

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
13

Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Battlefield Parkway
14

Take the exit straight

404 ft · 11 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Road
16

Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
17

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 53.4 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alpharetta, GA

This is one driving day of about 106.8 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Alpharetta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.4 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 1h 6m into the drive

city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Acworth, GA

53 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

Roswell, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Acworth, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rossville, GA

The final approach into Rossville, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rossville, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.70 one way

$33.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.26 $36.52
premium $4.70 $19.77 $39.53
diesel $5.61 $23.58 $47.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.21 $5.13
Efficient EV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27
EV Truck/SUV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.84

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Alpharetta, GA

Night in Alpharetta on Wednesday

Local time

11:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rossville, GA

Night in Rossville on Wednesday

Local time

11:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 12m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA covers 106.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Alpharetta Highway, Mansell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Alpharetta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Rossville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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