How far is Walnut Grove, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Walnut Grove, GA to Savannah, GA is about 353.6 miles (569 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.7 miles (482.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
353.53 mi
05h 36m
Flight
299.69 mi
482.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.69 mi
Kilometers
482.3 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.53 mi
Kilometers
568.95 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 31, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Walnut Grove
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Grove
2026-05-30T20:48
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 31, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Grove
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 Walnut Grove
175.1 mi
02h 48m
To Savannah
178.4 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Grove and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Grove Road

    2190 ft · 2 min · Walnut Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Trion Highway

    583 ft · 23 sec · Trion Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Rogers Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · West Rogers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Rogers Road

    1947 ft · 2 min · West Rogers Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  24. 24

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 47%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 19%
I 75 South
60.4 mi · 17%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
South Main Street
12.5 mi · 4%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
299.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 48m from Walnut Grove
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walnut Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Grove to Savannah?

The road trip is about 353.6 miles (569 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 175.1 miles from Walnut Grove and 178.4 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 299.7 miles (482.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.39 one way or $98.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Walnut Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Grove and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 299.69 mi (482.3 km).

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#1 Walnut Grove

Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates34.6417500, -85.2946800
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Grove Road (-85.294686, 34.641758)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.47 gal
47.22 L · about $49.39
Round trip
$98.79
24.94 gal · 94.44 L
Estimated CO2
110.8 kg one way
Round trip: 221.6 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.39 $98.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.23 $110.46
Premium $4.78 $59.58 $119.16
Diesel $5.62 $70.13 $140.26

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Grove and Savannah. The current time is 20:48:36.

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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.