Origin
Marietta, GA
Morning in Marietta on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Adairsville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adairsville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marietta, GA to Adairsville, GA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Adairsville Highway, Cherokee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 43.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (GA 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (GA 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GA 5
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 5 toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 5
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 5 toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306
Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marietta, GA and Adairsville, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Kennesaw and Summerville.
Chattanooga
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
|
via GA 5
Kennesaw
3.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via I 75
Summerville
41.3 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 38 mi | 41m |
| Adairsville Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cherokee Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| GA 5 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canton Road Connector | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 38 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Adairsville, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
117 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
343 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Park Square
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on East Park Square
334 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Park Square
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Cherokee Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherokee Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto Church Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
6
Continue on Canton Road Connector
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Canton Road Connector
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 5
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
GA 5
Toward I 75, GA 5: Atlanta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 5
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75; GA 5
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 306
Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 140
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Adairsville Highway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn slight left
465 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on GA 140
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Adairsville Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn left onto Main Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street North
17
Turn left onto Cherry Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cherry Street
18
Arrive at destination
Cherry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Marietta, GA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Marietta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adairsville, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Adairsville, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Adairsville, GA
Morning in Adairsville on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Marietta, GA to Adairsville, GA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Adairsville Highway, Cherokee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Marietta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 43.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (GA 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (GA 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Marietta, GA and Adairsville, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Kennesaw and Summerville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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