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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.64 mi
02h 09m
Flight
97.63 mi
157.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.63 mi
Kilometers
157.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.64 mi
Kilometers
187.72 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ohio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Thomson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomson
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Ohio
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomson
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
Milledgeville
GA

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

From Thomson
55.7 mi
01h 04m
To Ohio
61 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Gordon Street

    23 m · 9 sec · Gordon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1176 ft · 37 sec · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Hill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Warrenton Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Warrenton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Thomson Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Thomson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Macon Highway

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Macon Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Milledgeville Highway

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Milledgeville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Sparta Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Shurling Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sparta Highway
36.8 mi · 32%
Macon Highway
22.9 mi · 20%
Fall Line Freeway
15.5 mi · 13%
Milledgeville Highway
11.7 mi · 10%
GA 540
6.28 mi · 5%
Thomson Highway
5.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milledgeville
01h 04m from Thomson
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Thomson

#1 Thomson

City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States

Population6,463
Coordinates33.4706900, -82.5045700
Altitude162
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: Gordon Street (-82.504521, 33.470599)
End: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.58 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.24 gal · 31.16 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomson and Ohio. The current time is 22:11:36.

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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.