How far is Athens, GA from Ohio, GA?
The driving distance from Athens, GA to Ohio, GA is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Ohio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Ohio.
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Start on North Lumpkin Street
31 m · 10 sec · North Lumpkin Street
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Turn left onto East Dougherty Street
138 m · 17 sec · East Dougherty Street
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Turn right onto College Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hancock Avenue
798 ft · 29 sec · East Hancock Avenue
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Turn right onto North Thomas Street
929 ft · 36 sec · North Thomas Street
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Turn slight left onto Oconee Street
2338 ft · 57 sec · Oconee Street
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Continue on Oak Street
2912 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Oconee Street
791 ft · 23 sec · Oconee Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West
2156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
1.5 mi · 2 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Macon Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on White Oak Drive
795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Macon Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
1365 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Ohio.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gray Road Southwest
Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Ohio?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Athens and 58.9 miles from Ohio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ohio.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonton
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 Eatonton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 98.51 mi (158.54 km).
#1 Athens
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 116,714 |
| Coordinates | 33.9609500, -83.3779400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ohio
Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5829200, -83.8157400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.96 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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