How far is Thomson, GA from Ohio, GA?
The driving distance from Thomson, GA to Ohio, GA is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomson and Ohio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomson and Ohio.
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Start on Gordon Street
23 m · 9 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
1176 ft · 37 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Hill Street
1.1 km · 60 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on Warrenton Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Warrenton Highway
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Continue on Thomson Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Thomson Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Macon Highway
22.9 mi · 33 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Milledgeville Highway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Milledgeville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Sparta Highway
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Shurling Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive
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Turn left onto Gray Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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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
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomson and Ohio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sparta Highway
Continue straight
24.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thomson and Mostly Sunny near Ohio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomson to Ohio?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Milledgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Thomson and 61 miles from Ohio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thomson and Mostly Sunny near Ohio.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomson and Ohio. Straight-line distance: 97.63 mi (157.12 km).
#1 Thomson
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706900, -82.5045700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ohio
Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5829200, -83.8157400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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