How far is Rossville, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Rossville, GA to Savannah, GA is about 360.8 miles (580.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Savannah.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Chickamauga Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
680 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bay Street
1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street
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Turn uturn
36 m · 12 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 Rossville and Savannah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 16 East
Continue straight
164 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Savannah?
The road trip is about 360.8 miles (580.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.1 miles from Rossville and 180.8 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.42 one way or $100.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 313.42 mi (504.4 km).
#1 Rossville
City in Walker County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,996 |
| Coordinates | 34.9831300, -85.2860700 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Savannah
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 143,632 |
| Coordinates | 32.0835400, -81.0998300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $50.42 | $100.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $56.38 | $112.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $60.82 | $121.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $71.59 | $143.19 |
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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