Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
145.6 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Chris F
The drive from Augusta, GA to Ohio, GA covers 145.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 15th Street, Milledgeville Road, Deans Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 145.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milledgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deans Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fenns Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irwinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jeffersonville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Ohio, GA.
Start on Walton Way
Turn left onto 15th Street
Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
Continue on Deans Bridge Road
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
Continue on Irwinton Road
Continue on Jeffersonville Road
Continue on Emery Road
Continue on Emery Highway
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohio, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, GA
This is one driving day of about 145.6 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ohio, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ohio, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.71 one way
$45.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| premium | $4.78 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.38 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Ohio on Saturday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Inman Mills, SC
73 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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