How far is Marietta, GA from Lyons, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Lyons, GA is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.9 mi
03h 52m
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
196.9 mi
Kilometers
316.88 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Lyons
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Marietta
98.5 mi
01h 56m
To Lyons
98.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Square

    36 m · 11 sec · West Park Square

  2. 2

    Continue on South Park Square

    105 m · 9 sec · South Park Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Roswell Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Roswell Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · South Marietta Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2479 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Vidalia Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vidalia Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South State Street

    157 m · 11 sec · South State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast Broad Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Northeast Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 34%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 34%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 4%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
5.15 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 56m from Marietta
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marietta and Sunny near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 98.5 miles from Marietta and 98.4 miles from Lyons.

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 20.2 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lyons

City in Toombs County, Georgia, USA

Population4,245
Coordinates32.2043500, -82.3217900
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Lyons (-82.32179, 32.20435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.78 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.62 $39.09 $78.17

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 Marietta and Lyons. The current time is 06:52:07.

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.