Origin
Lake Forest Hills, GA
Afternoon in Lake Forest Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Forest Hills, GA to Hogansville, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hogansville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Forest Hills, GA to Hogansville, GA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hogansville Road, Lafayette Parkway, Roanoke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Hogansville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 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.
Hogansville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 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 around 0.1 miles in near Whitaker Road.
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 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Whitaker Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GA 109 / Roanoke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Whitaker Road
Turn left onto Whitaker Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 109 / Roanoke Road
Turn left onto GA 109 / Roanoke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Road
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
GA 14 Spur / South Davis Road
Turn left onto GA 14 Spur / South Davis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
GA 54 / West Main Street
Turn left onto GA 54 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hogansville Road | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| Lafayette Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Roanoke Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Vernon Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Davis Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vernon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Whitaker Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hogansville Road
— 9.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest Hills, GA and Hogansville, GA.
1
Start on this road
273 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Whitaker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitaker Road
3
Turn left onto GA 109
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roanoke Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14; GA 109
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 29; GA 14; GA 109
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Vernon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 29; GA 14; GA 109
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lafayette Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 14 Spur
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Davis Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 29; GA 14
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Hogansville Road
9
Turn left onto GA 54
42 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
GA 54
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Hogansville, GA
Afternoon in Hogansville on Thursday
Local time
12:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Lake Forest Hills, GA to Hogansville, GA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hogansville Road, Lafayette Parkway, Roanoke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Lake Forest Hills, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Whitaker Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GA 109 / Roanoke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 29; GA 14; GA 109 / Vernon Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lake Forest Hills, GA to Hogansville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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