Origin
Dallas, GA
Late night in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, GA to Marietta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward commute between Dallas and Marietta, Georgia, this 18.4-mile trip is a highly manageable option. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Dallas Highway, Charles Hardy Parkway, and Whitlock Avenue Northwest. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, the route is budget-friendly and efficient for your transit needs. Since both locations are firmly situated in the Southeast, you can anticipate a familiar regional atmosphere throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Charles Hardy Parkway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Whitlock Avenue Northwest | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Merchants Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Macland Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Memorial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Marietta Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, GA and Marietta, GA.
1
Start on East Griffin Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Griffin Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Memorial Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Merchants Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Macland Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Macland Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 120
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Charles Hardy Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on GA 120
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Dallas Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 120
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate
372 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Mill Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street Northwest
11
Turn right onto West Park Square
225 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Park Square
12
Arrive at destination
West Park Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Macland Road
Turn left onto Macland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Turn left onto GA 120 / Charles Hardy Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
GA 5; GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Turn left onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Marietta, GA
Late night in Marietta on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local trek rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While about 16 miles of the total distance are spent on highways, the experience feels more like a winding local transit through the suburban landscape. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Dallas Highway, covering 7.4 miles of the trip. Because of the frequent turns, you should stay attentive as the road transitions through the various local thoroughfares. The character of the drive remains consistent, offering a steady flow that moves away from the more rural feel of Dallas toward the busier corridors of Marietta.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Dallas Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Macland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dallas, GA
Full guide →Dallas (Georgia) is in Georgia.
Arriving in Marietta, GA
Full guide →Founded 1834
Marietta is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta. It is the fourth largest city in the state. Dobbins Air Reserve Base on the south side of town and a Lockheed Martin manufacturing plant are among the major industries in the city.
Top landmarks
- • Marietta National Cemetery — veterans cemetery in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
- • Aviation History & Technology Center — museum in Marietta, Georgia, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Dallas Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marietta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (GA 61; GA 6 Business / Merchants Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Macland Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marietta, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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