How far is Savannah, GA from Calhoun, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Calhoun, GA is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.58 mi
05h 52m
Flight
278.18 mi
447.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.18 mi
Kilometers
447.69 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.58 mi
Kilometers
509.49 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Calhoun
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Savannah
158.3 mi
02h 56m
To Calhoun
158.3 mi
02h 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
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Calhoun.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Calhoun.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    44.1 mi · 48 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount

    887 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    526 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Wall Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Calhoun.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 51%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 27%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
55.9 mi · 18%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 2%
South Wall Street
1.94 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
278.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 56m from Savannah
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Calhoun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Calhoun?

The road trip is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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 158.3 miles from Savannah and 158.3 miles from Calhoun.

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

The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.24 one way or $88.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Calhoun.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 278.18 mi (447.69 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Calhoun

#2 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.29 L · about $44.24
Round trip
$88.49
22.34 gal · 84.58 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.24 $88.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.47 $98.94
Premium $4.78 $53.37 $106.74
Diesel $5.62 $62.82 $125.64

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 Savannah and Calhoun. The current time is 02:34:19.

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.