How far is Jonesboro, GA from Ohio, GA?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Ohio, GA is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.75 mi
01h 27m
Flight
71.95 mi
115.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.95 mi
Kilometers
115.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.75 mi
Kilometers
134.78 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio
Tue, May 5, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-05T15:37
Arrive Ohio
Tue, May 5, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Jonesboro
42.8 mi
00h 43m
To Ohio
40.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Way

    27 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mc Donough Street

    884 ft · 27 sec · North Mc Donough Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Spivey Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
50.5 mi · 60%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 19%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 8%
GA 540
6.28 mi · 7%
Lake Spivey Parkway
3.76 mi · 4%
Stockbridge Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 43m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Ohio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Jonesboro and 40.9 miles from Ohio.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Ohio.

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 Jonesboro and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 71.95 mi (115.79 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
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: Courthouse Way (-84.353817, 33.521372)
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.11 $26.22
Premium $4.78 $14.14 $28.29
Diesel $5.62 $16.65 $33.29

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Ohio. The current time is 15:37:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.