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Trip from Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

105.5 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Marietta Highway, Roswell Road, North Marietta Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.50 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

52.8 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 105.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marietta Highway 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 Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Marietta Highway
Roswell Road
North Marietta Parkway
I 75 North
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
GA 2
Battlefield Parkway
Lafayette Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Marietta Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Rossville, GA.

1

Start on North Atlanta Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
2

Turn right onto Marietta Highway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
3

Continue on Roswell Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road
4

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 20 sec
5

Continue on North Marietta Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Marietta Parkway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 75 North: Chattanooga
7

Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
10

Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Battlefield Parkway
11

Take the exit straight

404 ft · 11 sec
12

Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Road
13

Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
14

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
15

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 52.8 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 2m 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 23 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Roswell, 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 Roswell, GA

This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.8 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 2m into the drive

city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cartersville, GA

53 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

Marietta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rossville, GA

The final approach into Rossville, 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 Rossville, 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

$16.50 one way

$33.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.04 $36.08
premium $4.70 $19.53 $39.05
diesel $5.61 $23.29 $46.59

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: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.08 $5.06
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22
EV Truck/SUV 42.2 0 $14.77 $6.75

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Thursday

Local time

12:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rossville, GA

Late night in Rossville on Thursday

Local time

12:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 4m 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 Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marietta Highway, Roswell Road, North Marietta Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 miles from Roswell, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.50 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 Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roswell, GA to Rossville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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