How far is Decatur, GA from Ohio, GA?

The driving distance from Decatur, GA to Ohio, GA is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.48 mi
01h 49m
Flight
86.92 mi
139.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.92 mi
Kilometers
139.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.48 mi
Kilometers
166.54 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio
Fri, Oct 16, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Decatur
Fri, Oct 16, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Ohio
Fri, Oct 16, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Indian Springs
GA

Census designated place

From Decatur
49.9 mi
00h 54m
To Ohio
53.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84ยฐF
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
88ยฐF
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Ohio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Ohio.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m ยท 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    95 m ยท 10 sec ยท East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1030 ft ยท 33 sec ยท Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Trinity Place

    810 ft ยท 20 sec ยท East Trinity Place

  5. 5

    Continue on South Candler Street

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท South Candler Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Candler Road Northeast

    638 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Candler Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Candler Road Southeast

    3.5 mi ยท 7 min ยท Candler Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    1809 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Flat Shoals Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    145 m ยท 10 sec ยท Flat Shoals Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1888 ft ยท 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi ยท 12 min ยท Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi ยท 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi ยท 17 min ยท Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi ยท 7 min ยท Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft ยท 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft ยท 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 km ยท 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi ยท 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road

    1.5 km ยท 3 min ยท Lilly Creek Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Lilly Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Ohio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi ยท 58%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi ยท 16%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi ยท 6%
GA 540
6.28 mi ยท 6%
Candler Road Southeast
3.5 mi ยท 3%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.01 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi ยท 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs
00h 54m from Decatur
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Ohio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Ohio?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Decatur and 53.6 miles from Ohio.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Ohio.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

116 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 86.92 mi (139.88 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population25,655
Coordinates33.7748300, -84.2963100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Square (-84.296067, 33.774966)
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L ยท about $13.82
Round trip
$27.63
7.3 gal ยท 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.63
Mid-grade $4.27 $15.58 $31.16
Premium $4.70 $17.16 $34.31
Diesel $5.75 $20.97 $41.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Ohio. The current time is 06:35:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.