Origin
Lookout Mountain, GA
Morning in Lookout Mountain on Monday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Trip Overview
The drive from Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Red Riding Hood Trail, Ochs Highway Extension, Tennessee Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.39 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 114.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Red Riding Hood Trail 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Riding Hood Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ochs Highway Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 40th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alton Park Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 38th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 37th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rossville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Red Riding Hood Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Lula Lake Road
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lula Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Riding Hood Trail
3
Continue on Ochs Highway Extension
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ochs Highway Extension
4
Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue
367 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tennessee Avenue
5
Continue on West 40th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 40th Street
6
Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
Alton Park Boulevard
7
Turn right onto West 38th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 38th Street
8
Continue on East 37th Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 37th Street
9
Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rossville Boulevard
10
Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chickamauga Avenue
11
Continue on Lafayette Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Road
12
Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Battlefield Parkway
13
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 75 South
14
Merge slight left
84 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
16
Merge slight right onto North Marietta Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
18
At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roswell Road
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
19
Continue on Marietta Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
20
Turn left onto North Atlanta Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 57.5 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA, or about 1h 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lookout Mountain, 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 Lookout Mountain, GA
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Lookout Mountain, GA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roswell, GA
The final approach into Roswell, 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 Roswell, 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
$18.39 one way
$36.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.53 | $51.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Roswell, GA
Morning in Roswell on Monday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
20 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
2h 1m 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 Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Red Riding Hood Trail, Ochs Highway Extension, Tennessee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Lookout Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.39 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 Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lookout Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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