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Trip from Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

city in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Locust Grove, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Johns Creek, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bill Gardner Parkway, I 75 North, Terrell Starr Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 58.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bill Gardner Parkway 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bill Gardner Parkway
I 75 North
Terrell Starr Parkway
I 285 East
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
GA 141
GA 141 North
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bill Gardner Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Jackson Street

92 ft · 5 sec · North Jackson Street
2

Turn right

0.6 mi · 1 min
3

Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 75 North
5

Merge slight left

15 mi · 16 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
7

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

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

20 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9

Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
10

Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

0.3 mi · 36 sec · GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
11

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.6 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
12

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

6.2 mi · 10 min · GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
13

Turn left onto Grove Point Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
14

Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
15

Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

269 ft · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Locust Grove, GA · 33m into the drive

city in and county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, GA

29 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

Stockbridge, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Locust Grove, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.20 one way

$18.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.05 $20.11
premium $4.70 $10.88 $21.77
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Locust Grove, GA

Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johns Creek, GA

Afternoon in Johns Creek on Friday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Decatur, GA

29 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 6m 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 Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bill Gardner Parkway, I 75 North, Terrell Starr Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Locust Grove, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 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 Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Locust Grove, GA to Johns Creek, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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