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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.94 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.73 mi
71.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.8 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Tallapoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallapoosa
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Marietta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallapoosa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dallas
GA

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

From Tallapoosa
25.3 mi
00h 37m
To Marietta
28.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Head Avenue

    20 m · 7 sec · Head Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Atlanta Street

    677 ft · 19 sec · East Atlanta Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Robertson Avenue

    1294 ft · 28 sec · Robertson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bowdon Street

    2425 ft · 60 sec · Bowdon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    851 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dallas Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Dallas Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 120

    20.3 mi · 28 min · State Route 120

  9. 9

    Continue on Buchanan Street

    1325 ft · 27 sec · Buchanan Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marietta Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Dallas Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    113 m · 14 sec · North Marietta Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest

    633 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Park Square

    69 m · 6 sec · West Park Square

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 120
20.3 mi · 38%
Broad Street
8.88 mi · 16%
Dallas Highway
7.41 mi · 14%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
3.95 mi · 7%
Charles Hardy Parkway
2.95 mi · 5%
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
2.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 37m from Tallapoosa
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dallas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

44 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

97 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallapoosa and Marietta. Straight-line distance: 44.73 mi (71.98 km).

Tallapoosa

#1 Tallapoosa

City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,231
Coordinates33.7445500, -85.2880100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Marietta

#2 Marietta

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population60,786
Coordinates33.9526000, -84.5499300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Head Avenue (-85.288114, 33.744553)
End: West Park Square (-84.550173, 33.952601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallapoosa and Marietta. The current time is 01:02:57.

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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.