How far is Athens, AL from Ozark, AL?
The driving distance from Athens, AL to Ozark, AL is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Ozark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Ozark.
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Start on Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 West
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Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
22.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East Andrews Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Andrews Avenue
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Continue on West Broad Street
771 ft · 26 sec · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Ozark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Athens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Ozark?
The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Athens and 132.4 miles from Ozark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Athens and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 243.51 mi (391.89 km).
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ozark
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,139 |
| Coordinates | 31.4590600, -85.6404900 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozark (-85.64049, 31.45906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $37.52 | $75.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $41.69 | $83.38 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $57.49 | $114.99 |
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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