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Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Louisville, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

159.9 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Downtown Louisville, GA, GA

Louisville, GA

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Louisville, GA covers 159.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Groomsbridge Road, Grove Point Road, Medlock Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.00 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

79.9 miles from Johns Creek, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Groomsbridge Road
Grove Point Road
Medlock Bridge Road
Peachtree Parkway
GA 141 South
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
I 285 East
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Groomsbridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Morgan Hill Court

269 ft · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
2

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Grove Point Road
4

Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
5

Continue on Peachtree Parkway

3.9 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Parkway
6

Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8

Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 285 East
9

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

12 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 278: Covington Highway
11

Turn left onto Covington Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Covington Highway
12

Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
13

Turn left onto I 20 East

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 20 East
14

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45 mi · 48 min · Purple Heart Highway
15

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

40 mi · 42 min · Carl Sanders Highway
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 278: Warrenton, Washington
17

Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

7.0 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Highway
18

Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
19

Continue on Norwood Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Norwood Road
20

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
21

Turn straight onto Jones Circle

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Jones Circle
22

Continue on Legion Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Legion Road
23

Turn right onto Quaker Road

17 mi · 22 min · Quaker Road
24

Turn right onto George Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · George Street
25

Continue on George Street

466 ft · 14 sec · George Street
26

Turn slight left onto Harvey Street

11 mi · 16 min · Harvey Street
27

At the end of the road, turn right

3.7 mi · 5 min
28

Turn right onto Peachtree Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Peachtree Street
29

Turn left onto West Broad Street

43 ft · 1 sec · West Broad Street
30

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 79.9 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 1h 39m 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 35 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.9 miles or 1h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, 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.

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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 Johns Creek, GA

This is one driving day of about 159.9 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Johns Creek, 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.

city and County Seat of Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, GA

80 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

Decatur, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Madison, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.9 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.00 one way

$50.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.34 $54.68
premium $4.70 $29.59 $59.19
diesel $5.61 $35.30 $70.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48 0 $16.79 $7.68
Efficient EV 40 0 $13.99 $6.40
EV Truck/SUV 64 0 $22.39 $10.23

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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

Johns Creek, GA

Afternoon in Johns Creek on Saturday

Local time

2:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Louisville, GA

Afternoon in Louisville on Saturday

Local time

2:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Madison, GA

80 mi in

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

3 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

3h 19m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

159.9 mi in 3h 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Groomsbridge Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Louisville, GA is easy. At 3h 19m 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 Johns Creek, GA to Louisville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 159.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Louisville, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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