Trip from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

120.1 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

Downtown Johns Creek, GA, GA

Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Stephenson Drive, Forrest Road, Lafayette Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.22 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

60 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 120.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stephenson 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. 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easy. At 2h 3m 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Stephenson Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Forrest Road Unavailable Refreshing
Lafayette Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Lafayette Road Unavailable Refreshing
Battlefield Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 285 Unavailable Refreshing
I 285 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Stephenson Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Johns Creek, GA.

1

Start on the route

62 ft · 7 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

141 ft · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive
3

Turn right onto Forrest Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Forrest Road
4

Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

495 ft · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway
5

Continue on Lafayette Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Lafayette Road
6

Take the ramp slight right

276 ft · 8 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway

6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
8

Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 75 South
9

Merge slight left

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

0.4 mi · 32 sec · I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
12

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

11 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13

Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
14

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
15

Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

6.2 mi · 10 min · GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
16

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
17

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
18

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

269 ft · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court
19

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 60 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA, or about 1h 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60 miles or 1h 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 1h 41m

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 Fort Oglethorpe, 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA

This is one driving day of about 120.1 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60 mi from Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

60 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, 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

$19.22 one way

$38.44 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $20.94 $41.88
premium $4.78 $22.59 $45.18
diesel $5.64 $26.68 $53.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.61 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.51 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.81 $7.69

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Morning in Fort Oglethorpe on Monday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Morning in Johns Creek on Monday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

24 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

2h 3m 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 120.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stephenson Drive, Forrest Road, Lafayette Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.22 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easy. At 2h 3m 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 Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Johns Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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