How far is Calhoun, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Calhoun, GA to Savannah, GA is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.94 mi
04h 55m
Flight
278.18 mi
447.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.18 mi
Kilometers
447.69 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.94 mi
Kilometers
510.07 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Calhoun
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Calhoun
158.2 mi
02h 27m
To Savannah
158.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calhoun and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wall Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto West Belmont Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Belmont Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  14. 14

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calhoun and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 52%
West Belmont Drive
68 mi · 21%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 21%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
South Wall Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
278.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 27m from Calhoun
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Calhoun and Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calhoun to Savannah?

The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Calhoun and 158.8 miles from Savannah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.32 one way or $88.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calhoun and Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 278.18 mi (447.69 km).

Calhoun

#1 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wall Street (-84.951282, 34.502612)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.34 L · about $44.32
Round trip
$88.65
22.38 gal · 84.68 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.32 $88.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.56 $99.12
Premium $4.78 $53.47 $106.93
Diesel $5.62 $62.93 $125.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun and Savannah. The current time is 01:05:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.