How far is Tallapoosa, GA from Marietta, GA?
The driving distance from Tallapoosa, GA to Marietta, GA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallapoosa and Marietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallapoosa and Marietta.
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Start on Head Avenue
20 m · 7 sec · Head Avenue
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Turn right onto East Atlanta Street
677 ft · 19 sec · East Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Robertson Avenue
1294 ft · 28 sec · Robertson Avenue
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Continue on Bowdon Street
2425 ft · 60 sec · Bowdon Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Broad Street
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Turn right
851 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dallas Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Dallas Road
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Continue on State Route 120
20.3 mi · 28 min · State Route 120
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Continue on Buchanan Street
1325 ft · 27 sec · Buchanan Street
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Turn right onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Turn left onto Marietta Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway
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Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway
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Continue on Dallas Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · Dallas Highway
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Continue on Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway
113 m · 14 sec · North Marietta Parkway
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Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
633 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street Northwest
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Turn right onto West Park Square
69 m · 6 sec · West Park Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallapoosa and Marietta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 120
Continue on State Route 120
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallapoosa and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallapoosa to Marietta?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Tallapoosa and 28.6 miles from Marietta.
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 9.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallapoosa and Chance Rain Showers near Marietta.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
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 Dallas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallapoosa and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.98 km).
#1 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marietta
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 60,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9526000, -84.5499300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
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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