Origin
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Night in Fort Oglethorpe on Thursday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2m
Distance
1.2 mi
2 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 3m
★
6 AM
0h 3m
★
8 AM
0h 3m
★
10 AM
0h 3m
★
12 PM
0h 3m
★
3 PM
0h 3m
★
5 PM
0h 3m
★
8 PM
0h 3m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Esteban Carriazo
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA covers 1.2 miles and takes about 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lafayette Road, Forrest Road, Lafayette Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.9 miles on Lafayette Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2m. Total distance: 1.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2m drive with frequent turns across 1.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lafayette Road is the longest continuous segment at about 0.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stephenson Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA is easy. At 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stephenson Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Forrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lafayette Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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Stephenson Drive
Turn right onto Stephenson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Forrest Road
Turn right onto Forrest Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lafayette Highway
Turn right onto Lafayette Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Forrest Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stephenson Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lafayette Road
— 0.9 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Midway, GA.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Stephenson Drive
140 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stephenson Drive
3
Turn right onto Forrest Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Forrest Road
4
Turn right onto Lafayette Highway
496 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lafayette Highway
5
Continue on Lafayette Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Road
6
Arrive at destination
US 27; GA 1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.19 one way
$0.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
0 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.21 | $0.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.22 | $0.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.26 | $0.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 0% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.13 | $0.06 |
| Efficient EV | 0.3 | 0 | $0.11 | $0.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.5 | 0 | $0.17 | $0.08 |
Gas CO2
0 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (0% 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.
Destination
Midway, GA
Night in Midway on Thursday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA covers 1.2 miles and takes about 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lafayette Road, Forrest Road, Lafayette Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 0.6 miles from Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA is easy. At 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stephenson Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (Forrest Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lafayette Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Midway, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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