How far is Calhoun, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Calhoun, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.64 mi
02h 10m
Flight
108.35 mi
174.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.35 mi
Kilometers
174.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.64 mi
Kilometers
213.47 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sun, May 3, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Calhoun
Sun, May 3, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun
2026-05-03T12:15
Arrive Smyrna
Sun, May 3, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Atlanta
GA

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

From Calhoun
66.1 mi
01h 05m
To Smyrna
66.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belmont Drive
66.2 mi · 50%
Purple Heart Highway
45.3 mi · 34%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 7%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.68 mi · 2%
South Wall Street
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Belmont Drive

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
01h 05m from Calhoun
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Calhoun and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Calhoun and 66.5 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Calhoun and Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 1.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

79 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 108.35 mi (174.37 km).

Calhoun

#1 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wall Street (-84.951282, 34.502612)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $18.54
Round trip
$37.07
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.54 $37.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.73 $41.46
Premium $4.78 $22.36 $44.72
Diesel $5.62 $26.32 $52.64

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun and Smyrna. The current time is 12:15:06.

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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.