How far is Marietta, GA from Rossville, GA?

The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Rossville, GA is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
95.14 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.63 mi
132.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.63 mi
Kilometers
132.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.14 mi
Kilometers
153.12 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Tue, May 26, 7:29 PM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Tue, May 26, 9:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-26T17:41
Arrive Rossville
Tue, May 26, 7:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Calhoun
GA

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

From Marietta
47.6 mi
00h 54m
To Rossville
47.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    123 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
82.3 mi · 86%
Battlefield Parkway
6.48 mi · 7%
Chickamauga Avenue
1.75 mi · 2%
Cherokee Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Lafayette Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calhoun
00h 54m from Marietta
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Marietta and 47.5 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near Calhoun

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

94 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

106 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 82.63 mi (132.98 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Rossville

City in Walker County, Georgia, USA

Population3,996
Coordinates34.9831300, -85.2860700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta (-84.54993, 33.9526)
End: Rossville (-85.28607, 34.98313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.88 $29.76
Premium $4.78 $16.05 $32.11
Diesel $5.62 $18.90 $37.79

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Rossville. The current time is 17:41:29.

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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.