Origin
Dasher, GA
Night in Dasher on Wednesday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dasher, GA to Johns Creek, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
258 mi
415 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dasher, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dasher, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 258 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Christian Drive, Dasher Road, Loch Laurel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129 miles from Dasher, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 258 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christian Drive 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dasher, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Drive | — | — |
| Dasher Road | — | — |
| Loch Laurel Road | — | — |
| Carroll Ulmer Road | — | — |
| Madison Highway | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Larry Justice Highway | — | — |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Christian Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dasher, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Christian Drive
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Christian Drive
3
Keep slight right to continue on Christian Drive
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Christian Drive
4
Turn right onto Dasher Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Dasher Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Loch Laurel Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Loch Laurel Road
6
Turn left onto Carroll Ulmer Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Carroll Ulmer Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge slight left
145 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
12
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
15
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
16
Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
17
Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
18
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
19
Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
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
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129 miles from Dasher, GA, or about 2h 1m 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 57 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dasher, 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 Dasher, GA
This is one driving day of about 258 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Dasher, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129 mi from Dasher, GA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129 miles from Dasher, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johns Creek, GA
The final approach into Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek, 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
$40.35 one way
$80.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.96 | $113.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Johns Creek, GA
Night in Johns Creek on Wednesday
Local time
11:05 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
2 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dasher, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 258 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christian Drive, Dasher Road, Loch Laurel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129 miles from Dasher, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dasher, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dasher, GA to Johns Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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