How far is Lyons, GA from Marietta, GA?

The driving distance from Lyons, GA to Marietta, GA is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
205.89 mi
03h 23m
Flight
176.71 mi
284.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.71 mi
Kilometers
284.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.89 mi
Kilometers
331.34 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyons
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyons
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 Lyons
99 mi
01h 41m
To Marietta
106.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Marietta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Marietta.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Broad Street

    9 m · 8 sec · Northeast Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Street

    157 m · 11 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Liberty Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Vidalia Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vidalia Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest Main Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto 1st Street

    62 m · 5 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto James Street

    8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Marietta Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2145 ft · 59 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyons and Marietta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 41%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 32%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 6%
James Street
8.9 mi · 4%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 41m from Lyons
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyons and Sunny near Marietta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyons to Marietta?

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 99 miles from Lyons and 106.9 miles from Marietta.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyons and Sunny near Marietta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 176.71 mi (284.39 km).

Lyons

#1 Lyons

City in Toombs County, Georgia, USA

Population4,245
Coordinates32.2043500, -82.3217900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Broad Street (-82.321781, 32.204303)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.51
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.76 $57.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.78 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.62 $40.83 $81.66

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 Lyons and Marietta. The current time is 03:54:38.

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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.