Origin
Ophir, GA
Afternoon in Ophir on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ophir, GA to Ball Ground, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ophir, GA
Daniel Żabiński
Ball Ground, GA
Karol D
Trip Overview
The drive from Ophir, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 9.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Conns Creek Road, Yellow Creek Road, Ball Ground Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Conns Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conns Creek Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Yellow Creek Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Ball Ground Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Gilmer Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Federal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Conns Creek Road
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ophir, GA and Ball Ground, GA.
1
Start on Old Federal Road
93 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Federal Road
2
Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Yellow Creek Road
3
Turn left onto Conns Creek Road
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Conns Creek Road
4
Turn right onto GA 372
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ball Ground Road
5
Continue on GA 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
6
Arrive at destination
GA 372
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Yellow Creek Road
Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Conns Creek Road
Turn left onto Conns Creek Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GA 372 / Ball Ground Road
Turn right onto GA 372 / Ball Ground Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Ball Ground, GA
Afternoon in Ball Ground on Saturday
Local time
1:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
21 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
9.9 mi in 19m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Conns Creek Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 Yellow Creek Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ophir, GA to Ball Ground, GA is easy. At 19m 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 (Yellow Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Conns Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (GA 372 / Ball Ground Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Conns Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Yellow Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Conns Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (GA 372 / Ball Ground Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ball Ground, GA before heading back.
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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