Origin
Ohio, GA
Morning in Ohio on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
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Trip from Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Ellaville, GA
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
The drive from Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broad Street, GA 96, Fall Line Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on South Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA is easy. At 1h 4m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Turn right onto GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
GA 26 / West Oglethorpe Street
Turn right onto GA 26 / West Oglethorpe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broad Street | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| GA 96 | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Peach Parkway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| North Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lilly Creek Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| West Oglethorpe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Broad Street
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Ellaville, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Peach Parkway
3
Turn right onto GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
19 mi
·
22 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
21 mi
·
24 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
7
Turn right onto GA 26
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Oglethorpe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
GA 26
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Ohio, GA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Ohio, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellaville, GA
The final approach into Ellaville, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.88 one way
$15.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Ellaville, GA
Morning in Ellaville on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Butler, GA
25 mi in
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broad Street, GA 96, Fall Line Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Ohio, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.88 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 Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA is easy. At 1h 4m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ohio, GA to Ellaville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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