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Trip from Ohio, GA to Savannah, GA

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

172.5 mi

278 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Ohio, GA

Chris F

Downtown Savannah, GA, GA

Savannah, GA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

The drive from Ohio, GA to Savannah, GA covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, Miami Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.61 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

86.2 miles from Ohio, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 172.5 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 137.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 96. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.8 miles in near I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.8 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
33.8 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway toward Savannah

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Savannah
6
170.7 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
171.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6
171.5 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in | Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
172.5 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 137.6 mi 2h 28m
GA 96 23.2 mi 32m
Miami Valley Road 4 mi 5m
GA 358 3.6 mi 4m
Brock Road 1.3 mi 5m
Lilly Creek Road 1.1 mi 4m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
West Bay Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 137.6 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Savannah, GA.

1

Start on Lilly Creek Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Lilly Creek Road
2

Turn left onto Brock Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Brock Road
3

Turn left onto GA 96

4.0 mi · 5 min · Miami Valley Road
4

Continue on GA 96

2.8 mi · 3 min · GA 96
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on GA 96

0.3 mi · 27 sec · GA 96
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on GA 96

1.6 mi · 2 min · GA 96
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on GA 96

2.2 mi · 3 min · GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
8

Continue on GA 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · GA 96
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
9

Continue on GA 96

15 mi · 20 min · GA 96
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto GA 358

3.6 mi · 4 min · GA 358
Use the right lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto I 16

137 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 16

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 167A Toward Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto GA 25 Connector

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Bay Street
17

Turn uturn

117 ft · 11 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.6 miles.

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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 miles or 1h 50m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Savannah, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ohio, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Ohio, GA

This is one driving day of about 172.5 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ohio, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 137.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.2 mi from Ohio, GA · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

86 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

West Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Columbia, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Ohio, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.6 miles.

Arriving in Savannah, GA

The final approach into Savannah, 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 Savannah, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $10 near mile 172.5
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 11.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.61 one way

$55.21 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $30.08 $60.16
premium $4.78 $32.45 $64.90
diesel $5.64 $38.32 $76.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.8 0 $18.11 $8.28
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90
EV Truck/SUV 69 0 $24.15 $11.04

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Ohio, GA

Morning in Ohio on Monday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Savannah, GA

Morning in Savannah on Monday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

S 1 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Savannah, GA covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, GA 96, Miami Valley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.2 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 $27.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.8 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.7 miles (I 16 / Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ohio, GA to Savannah, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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