How far is Marietta, GA from Tallapoosa, GA?
The driving distance from Marietta, GA to Tallapoosa, GA is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and Tallapoosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and Tallapoosa.
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Start on West Park Square
36 m · 5 sec · West Park Square
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast
715 ft · 20 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Powder Springs Street Southeast
27 m · 3 sec · Powder Springs Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Waverly Way
87 m · 16 sec · Waverly Way
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Turn left onto South Marietta Parkway
1003 ft · 27 sec · South Marietta Parkway
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1757 ft · 46 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sandtown Road Southwest
21 m · 2 sec · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Sandtown Road Southwest
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Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Austell Road Southwest
8 mi · 14 min · Austell Road Southwest
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Continue on Maxham Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Maxham Road
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Turn left onto Thornton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
38.8 mi · 42 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Alabama Street
112 m · 13 sec · West Alabama Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Head Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and Tallapoosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
38.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marietta to Tallapoosa?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Villa Rica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Marietta and 29.1 miles from Tallapoosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.12 one way or $16.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marietta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Rica
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 Villa Rica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Tallapoosa. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.98 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 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallapoosa (-85.28801, 33.74455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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