How far is Marietta, GA from Calhoun, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Calhoun, GA is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
51.33 mi
01h 01m
Flight
44.37 mi
71.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.37 mi
Kilometers
71.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.33 mi
Kilometers
82.6 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun
Sun, May 3, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sun, May 3, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-03T12:10
Arrive Calhoun
Sun, May 3, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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

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
Cartersville
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
25.7 mi
00h 30m
To Calhoun
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.1 mi · 48 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount

    887 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    526 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Wall Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
46 mi · 90%
South Wall Street
1.94 mi · 4%
Cherokee Street
1.25 mi · 2%
I 75 North
0.86 mi · 2%
I 75
0.55 mi · 1%
Canton Road Connector
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cartersville
00h 30m from Marietta
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Marietta and Clear near Calhoun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Cartersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Marietta and 25.7 miles from Calhoun.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Marietta and Clear near Calhoun.

Stop Ideas Near Cartersville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

56 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

111 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Calhoun. The current time is 12:10:19.

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.