How far is Savannah, GA from Tallapoosa, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Tallapoosa, GA is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
304.9 mi
05h 38m
Flight
268.64 mi
432.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.64 mi
Kilometers
432.33 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.9 mi
Kilometers
490.69 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallapoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-19T04:10
Arrive Tallapoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Warner Robins
GA

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

From Savannah
152.4 mi
02h 49m
To Tallapoosa
152.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 20 East: Birmingham, Augusta, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    51.8 mi · 57 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Alabama Street

    112 m · 13 sec · West Alabama Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Head Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 53%
I 75 North
81.2 mi · 27%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
51.8 mi · 17%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
William F. Lynes Parkway
0.85 mi
I 20 West
0.84 mi
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
268.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner Robins
02h 49m from Savannah
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Tallapoosa?

The road trip is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Warner Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Savannah and 152.5 miles from Tallapoosa.

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

The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.62 one way or $85.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Savannah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallapoosa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Tallapoosa. Straight-line distance: 268.64 mi (432.33 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Tallapoosa

City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,231
Coordinates33.7445500, -85.2880100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Tallapoosa (-85.28801, 33.74455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.73 L · about $42.62
Round trip
$85.24
21.52 gal · 81.46 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.62 $85.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.66 $95.31
Premium $4.78 $51.41 $102.82
Diesel $5.62 $60.51 $121.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Tallapoosa. The current time is 04:10:12.

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.