How far is Marietta, GA from Adairsville, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Adairsville, GA is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.67 mi
00h 52m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.67 mi
Kilometers
70.28 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adairsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Adairsville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
21.9 mi
00h 26m
To Adairsville
21.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 14 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Square

    102 m · 11 sec · East Park Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Cherokee Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest

    950 ft · 27 sec · Church Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Canton Road Connector

    1715 ft · 31 sec · Canton Road Connector

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga

    1134 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Chattanooga

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

    1515 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    142 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    778 ft · 20 sec · Adairsville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    3077 ft · 1 min · Main Street North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
38 mi · 87%
Adairsville Highway
1.36 mi · 3%
Cherokee Street
1.25 mi · 3%
I 75 North
0.86 mi · 2%
Main Street North
0.58 mi · 1%
I 75
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

37.4 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
00h 26m from Marietta
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Adairsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Marietta and 21.8 miles from Adairsville.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emerson, 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 Emerson.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Adairsville. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Adairsville

#2 Adairsville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population5,053
Coordinates34.3687000, -84.9341100
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Adairsville (-84.93411, 34.3687)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.82 $13.64
Premium $4.78 $7.36 $14.72
Diesel $5.62 $8.66 $17.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Adairsville. The current time is 08:21:17.

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.