How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Savannah, GA is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.7 miles (500 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.24 mi
05h 35m
Flight
310.65 mi
499.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.65 mi
Kilometers
499.95 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.24 mi
Kilometers
576.53 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 16, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Oglethorpe
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Oglethorpe
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 16, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Oglethorpe
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Fort Oglethorpe
179 mi
02h 47m
To Savannah
179.3 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Oglethorpe and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stephenson Drive

    43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Forrest Road

    656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lafayette Highway

    151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Oglethorpe and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 46%
I 75 South
105 mi · 29%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 19%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Battlefield Parkway
6.28 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
310.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 47m from Fort Oglethorpe
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Savannah?

The road trip is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 179.3 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 310.7 miles (500 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.07 one way or $100.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Mostly Sunny near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 310.65 mi (499.95 km).

Fort Oglethorpe

#1 Fort Oglethorpe

City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States

Population9,973
Coordinates34.9489600, -85.2569000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.256899, 34.94896)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.85 L · about $50.07
Round trip
$100.13
25.28 gal · 95.7 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $50.07 $100.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.98 $111.97
Premium $4.78 $60.39 $120.79
Diesel $5.62 $71.09 $142.17

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Oglethorpe and Savannah. The current time is 02:02:26.

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