How far is Chickamauga, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Chickamauga, GA to Savannah, GA is about 358 miles (576.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.05 mi
05h 42m
Flight
308.87 mi
497.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.87 mi
Kilometers
497.08 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.05 mi
Kilometers
576.22 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Chickamauga
Sun, May 31, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chickamauga
2026-05-30T20:37
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chickamauga
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Chickamauga
182.3 mi
02h 51m
To Savannah
175.8 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    109 m · 19 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Cove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    1047 ft · 39 sec · Lee Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    117 m · 18 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thomas Avenue

    1248 ft · 45 sec · Thomas Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Terri Lane

    611 ft · 24 sec · Terri Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamel Drive

    1038 ft · 36 sec · Hamel Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamel Drive

    778 ft · 27 sec · Hamel Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee-Gordon Mill Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Lee-Gordon Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Osburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Osburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  15. 15

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chickamauga 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 46%
I 75 South
105 mi · 29%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Osburn Road
1.09 mi
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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
308.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 51m from Chickamauga
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy leaving Chickamauga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358 miles (576.2 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Chickamauga and 175.8 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.07 one way or $100.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy around Chickamauga and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chickamauga and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 308.87 mi (497.08 km).

Chickamauga

#1 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.291238, 34.871149)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.83 L · about $50.07
Round trip
$100.13
25.28 gal · 95.66 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.07 $100.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.98 $111.97
Premium $4.78 $60.39 $120.79
Diesel $5.62 $71.09 $142.17

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Chickamauga and Savannah. The current time is 20:37:02.

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.