How far is Ohio, GA from Homer, GA?

The driving distance from Ohio, GA to Homer, GA is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
169.31 mi
03h 14m
Flight
122.34 mi
196.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.34 mi
Kilometers
196.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.31 mi
Kilometers
272.48 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ohio
Wed, May 13, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ohio
2026-05-12T20:54
Arrive Homer
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ohio
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
Lake City
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA

From Ohio
84.7 mi
01h 37m
To Homer
84.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    36.4 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, GA 15: Commerce, Homer, Banks Crossing

    1075 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Historic Homer Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Historic Homer Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 39%
I 85 North
36.8 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 10%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 6%
I 75
6.84 mi · 4%
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 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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 37m from Ohio
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ohio and Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Ohio and 84.6 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Lake City
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

22 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ohio and Homer. Straight-line distance: 122.34 mi (196.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Homer

#2 Homer

City in Banks County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates34.3337200, -83.4990500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio (-83.81574, 32.58292)
End: Homer (-83.49905, 34.33372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $23.69
Round trip
$47.37
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.69 $47.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.49 $52.97
Premium $4.78 $28.57 $57.14
Diesel $5.62 $33.63 $67.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ohio and Homer. The current time is 20:54:02.

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.