Marietta to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

143 miles 230.2 km · straight line
178.8 miles estimated 287.8 km · driving distance
3h 36min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Marietta from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Marietta to Oak Ridge is 143 miles (230.2 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located N of Marietta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 178.8 miles, taking about 3h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Marietta in Georgia and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Marietta and Oak Ridge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Marietta to Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 36min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 19min $14–$27* Budget
Train ~3h 25min $21–$63* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marietta & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Marietta
33.95°N, 84.55°W
America/New_York
344m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 48 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 174.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients