How far is Ohio, GA from Ball Ground, GA?

The driving distance from Ohio, GA to Ball Ground, GA is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
148.77 mi
02h 53m
Flight
125.51 mi
201.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.51 mi
Kilometers
201.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.77 mi
Kilometers
239.42 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ball Ground
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Ohio
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ohio
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Ball Ground
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ohio
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
Stockbridge
GA

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ohio
74.4 mi
01h 26m
To Ball Ground
74.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ohio and Ball Ground.

  1. 1

    Start on Lilly Creek Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Peach Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Peach Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on A P D Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · A P D Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground

    2698 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Canton Highway

    1351 ft · 26 sec · Canton Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive

    995 ft · 36 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road

    606 ft · 21 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 44%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 16%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 15%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 7%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 5%
I 75
6.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
01h 26m from Ohio
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ohio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ball Ground.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ohio to Ball Ground?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Ohio and 74.3 miles from Ball Ground.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ohio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ball Ground.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

90 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ohio and Ball Ground. Straight-line distance: 125.51 mi (201.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Ball Ground

#2 Ball Ground

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,315
Coordinates34.3381500, -84.3765900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio (-83.81574, 32.58292)
End: Ball Ground (-84.37659, 34.33815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $20.80
Round trip
$41.59
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.80 $41.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.25 $46.50
Premium $4.78 $25.08 $50.17
Diesel $5.62 $29.53 $59.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ohio and Ball Ground. The current time is 05:00:20.

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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.