Origin
LaGrange, GA
Afternoon in LaGrange on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaGrange, GA to Lake Forest Hills, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.8 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
2 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaGrange, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from LaGrange, GA to Lake Forest Hills, GA covers 4.8 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roanoke Road, Broad Street, Vernon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on Roanoke Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
2 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 4.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roanoke Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 14 Connector; GA 219 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 14 Connector; GA 219 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 14 Connector; GA 219 / Broad Street
Turn left onto GA 14 Connector; GA 219 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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GA 109 / Roanoke Road
Turn right onto GA 109 / Roanoke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Whitaker Road
Turn right onto Whitaker Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Vernon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Whitaker Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vernon Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roanoke Road
— 1.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaGrange, GA and Lake Forest Hills, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto GA 14 Connector; GA 219
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto Broad Street
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Broad Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 109
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Vernon Street
6
Continue on US 29; GA 14; GA 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernon Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 109
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roanoke Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Whitaker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitaker Road
9
Turn right
273 ft
·
20 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 2.4 mi from LaGrange, GA · 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
2 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 4.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 2.4 miles from LaGrange, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Forest Hills, GA
The final approach into Lake Forest Hills, 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 Lake Forest Hills, 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
$0.75 one way
$1.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
LaGrange, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
FLO Charging Station
LaGrange, Georgia
FLO
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
FLO: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Lake Forest Hills, GA
Afternoon in Lake Forest Hills on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
38 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
9m 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 LaGrange, GA to Lake Forest Hills, GA covers 4.8 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roanoke Road, Broad Street, Vernon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.4 miles from LaGrange, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.75 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 straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 14 Connector; GA 219 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from LaGrange, GA to Lake Forest Hills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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