How far is Elizabethton, TN from Calhoun, GA?
The driving distance from Elizabethton, TN to Calhoun, GA is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethton and Calhoun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethton and Calhoun.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Elk Avenue
635 ft · 13 sec · East Elk Avenue
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
87 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on East E Street
136 m · 24 sec · East E Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
995 ft · 29 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3006 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on West Elk Avenue
7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 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
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Calhoun
1255 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethton and Calhoun.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga
59.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elizabethton and Sunny near Calhoun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethton to Calhoun?
The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.8 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from Elizabethton and 124.2 miles from Calhoun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethton and Sunny near Calhoun.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethton and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 200.17 mi (322.14 km).
#1 Elizabethton
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,479 |
| Coordinates | 36.3487200, -82.2106900 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calhoun
City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,572 |
| Coordinates | 34.5025900, -84.9510500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $3.90 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
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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