The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Ringgold, GA covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Peachtree Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.6 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.30 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.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 110.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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20.8 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
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21.1 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
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22 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
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30.6 mi into trip|~42m in|I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
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106.9 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 76: Ringgold
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 345
Toward US 41, US 76: Ringgold
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Ringgold, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga, Marietta and Kennesaw.
Chamblee
6.8 mi in|~13m|via GA 141
Chattanooga
10.5 mi in|~17m
Marietta
20.8 mi in|~30m
Kennesaw
30.6 mi in|~42m|via I 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
84.6 mi
1h 32m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10 mi
12m
Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.5 mi
4m
US 41
2.4 mi
4m
Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi
3m
Chattanooga Road
0.8 mi
1m
Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Ringgold, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·17 sec·Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·45 sec·Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto GA 141
2.1 mi·3 min·Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on GA 141
3.9 mi·6 min·Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto GA 141
0.2 mi·15 sec·GA 141
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
Merge onto GA 141
3.5 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
10.0 mi·12 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 20Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
8.3 mi·9 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
76 mi·1 hr 22 min·Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, KennesawUse the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 345Toward US 41, US 76: RinggoldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 41; US 76; GA 3
0.8 mi·1 min·Chattanooga Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 41; US 76; GA 2; GA 3
2.4 mi·4 min·US 41; US 76; GA 2; GA 3
18
Turn right onto GA 151; US 41
166 ft·5 sec·Tennessee Street
19
Turn right onto Claiborne Street
79 ft·3 sec·Claiborne Street
20
Arrive at destination
Claiborne Street
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 55.3 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ringgold, 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 110.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Johns Creek, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Johns Creek, GA
· 1h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Johns Creek, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Larry McDonald Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
Arriving in Ringgold, GA
The final approach into Ringgold, 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 Ringgold, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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,...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 3.8
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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 15.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.30 one way
$34.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.91
$37.82
premium
$4.70
$20.47
$40.94
diesel
$5.61
$24.42
$48.84
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: 38.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.68
$4.42
EV Truck/SUV
44.2
0
$15.48
$7.08
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Afternoon
in Johns Creek on Thursday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ringgold, GA
Afternoon
in Ringgold on Thursday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 11m 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 Johns Creek, GA to Ringgold, GA covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Peachtree Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Johns Creek, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.30 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Ringgold, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga, Marietta and Kennesaw.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
