How far is Tallapoosa, GA from Savannah, GA?
The driving distance from Tallapoosa, GA to Savannah, GA is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallapoosa and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallapoosa and Savannah.
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Start on Head Avenue
112 m · 19 sec · Head Avenue
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp left
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
51.6 mi · 57 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Chattanooga, Greenville, Macon, Montgomery
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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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 Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallapoosa to Savannah?
The road trip is about 305.3 miles (491.3 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 Tallapoosa and 152.9 miles from Savannah.
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 36.7 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.66 one way or $85.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallapoosa and Partly Sunny near Savannah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallapoosa and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 268.64 mi (432.33 km).
#1 Tallapoosa
City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.7445500, -85.2880100 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $42.66 | $85.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.70 | $95.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.57 | $121.14 |
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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