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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on South Park Square
105 m · 14 sec · South Park Square
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Continue on East Park Square
102 m · 11 sec · East Park Square
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Continue on Cherokee Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest
950 ft · 27 sec · Church Street Northwest
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Continue on Canton Road Connector
1715 ft · 31 sec · Canton Road Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1134 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Chattanooga
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
44.1 mi · 48 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount
887 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
526 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wall Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street
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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 Marietta 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cartersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.41 km).
#1 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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