How far is Columbus, OH from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Marietta, GA is about 538 miles (865.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423.9 miles (682.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Marietta.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
104.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Lytle Tunnel
107.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Lytle Tunnel
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Continue straight
139.4 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 640 West: Nashville, Chattanooga
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton
947 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest
962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on 25th Street NW
3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
3.4 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northwest
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike
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Continue on Southeast Dalton Pike
6.1 mi · 8 min · Southeast Dalton Pike
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Continue on Dalton Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dalton Pike
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Continue on Cleveland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway
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Turn right onto North Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass
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Continue on Chattanooga Road
2888 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South
2479 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
68 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canton Road Connector
1698 ft · 32 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Continue on Church Street Northwest
2261 ft · 59 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest
149 m · 12 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Marietta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lytle Tunnel
Continue straight
139 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Marietta?
The road trip is about 538 miles (865.9 km) and usually takes 10h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 269.2 miles from Columbus and 268.9 miles from Marietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423.9 miles (682.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.1 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.26 one way or $158.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Marietta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 423.87 mi (682.16 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 866 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.17 | $79.26 | $158.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $90.24 | $180.48 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $100.53 | $201.07 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $122.43 | $244.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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