How far is Marietta, GA from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Columbus, OH is about 540.3 miles (869.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423.9 miles (682.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Columbus.
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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
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 76: Dalton, Rocky Face
1097 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Dalton, Appalachian Foothills Parkway, Georgia Department Of Driver Services
543 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chattanooga Road
1699 ft · 34 sec · Chattanooga Road
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Continue on North Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Bypass
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Turn left onto Cleveland Highway
4.5 mi · 7 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
3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Dalton Pike
1.9 mi · 3 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
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike
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Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1103 ft · 25 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
3.3 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on 25th Street NW
2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Take the exit right
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
3.7 mi · 5 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 275 South: Knoxville, Lexington
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Lexington
171.5 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
74.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
32.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street
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Continue on East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Lexington
172 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Columbus?
The road trip is about 540.3 miles (869.6 km) and usually takes 10h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 269.4 miles from Marietta and 270.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423.9 miles (682.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.4 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.46 one way or $136.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marietta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 423.87 mi (682.16 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 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 870 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 44m |
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 | $3.59 | $68.46 | $136.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $77.82 | $155.65 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $86.23 | $172.47 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $108.57 | $217.13 |
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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