Origin
Ophir, GA
Afternoon in Ophir on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ophir, GA to Waleska, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ophir, GA
Daniel Żabiński
Waleska, GA
Enam Sape
Trip Overview
The drive from Ophir, GA to Waleska, GA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumming Highway, Hightower Road, Reinhardt College Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Cumming Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumming Highway | 8.7 mi | 14m |
| Hightower Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Reinhardt College Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Waleska Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Yellow Creek Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Waleska Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumming Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ophir, GA and Waleska, GA.
1
Start on Old Federal Road
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Federal Road
2
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellow Creek Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto GA 369
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 369
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hightower Road
5
Continue on GA 369
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
6
Turn right onto GA 20
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Cumming Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on GA 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on North Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Street
9
Turn slight right onto Waleska Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Waleska Street
10
Continue on GA 140
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Waleska Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 140
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Reinhardt College Parkway
12
Arrive at destination
GA 140
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Yellow Creek Road
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 369 / Hightower Road
At end of road, turn right onto GA 369 / Hightower Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GA 369 / Hightower Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 369 / Hightower Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GA 20 / Cumming Highway
Turn right onto GA 20 / Cumming Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Waleska, GA
Afternoon in Waleska on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
28 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
43m 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?
24.7 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Cumming Highway.
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 Waleska, GA is easy. At 43m with 15% 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 3 miles (GA 369 / Hightower Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (GA 369 / Hightower Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Cumming Highway. 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 3 miles (GA 369 / Hightower Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (GA 369 / Hightower Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waleska, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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