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Trip from Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

85.3 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

city in Newton County, Georgia, United States

Oxford, GA

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Downtown Ohio, GA, GA

Ohio, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Clark Street Southwest, Monticello Street Southwest, Jackson Highway Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.34 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.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Oxford, GA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 85.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clark Street Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clark Street Southwest
Monticello Street Southwest
Jackson Highway Southwest
Highway 36
State Route 36
the route
East 3rd Street
South Mulberry Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Clark Street Southwest — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Emory Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Emory Street
2

Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Clark Street Southwest
3

Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
4

Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Highway Southwest
5

Continue on Highway 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
6

Continue on State Route 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

105 ft · 3 sec · the route
8

Exit the roundabout

4.7 mi · 6 min
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

75 ft · 2 sec · the route
10

Exit the roundabout

8.2 mi · 11 min
11

Turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
12

Turn left onto South Mulberry Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
13

Continue on State Route 36

7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 36
14

Turn left onto I 75 South

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 75 South
15

Merge slight left

23 mi · 24 min
16

Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
17

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

6.4 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

0.2 mi · 24 sec · GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
19

Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

0.3 mi · 31 sec · GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
20

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 1 min
21

Continue straight

5.2 mi · 6 min
22

Turn left onto Lilly Creek Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Oxford, GA, or about 50m into the drive.

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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 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 1h 25m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oxford, GA

This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Oxford, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.7 mi from Oxford, GA · 50m into the drive

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

43 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

Covington, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Oxford, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ohio, GA

The final approach into Ohio, 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

$13.34 one way

$26.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.58 $29.17
premium $4.70 $15.79 $31.57
diesel $5.61 $18.83 $37.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.09
Efficient EV 21.3 0 $7.46 $3.41
EV Truck/SUV 34.1 0 $11.94 $5.46

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Oxford, GA

Late night in Oxford on Saturday

Local time

12:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohio, GA

Late night in Ohio on Saturday

Local time

12:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

43 mi in

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

23 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

1h 40m 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 Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Clark Street Southwest, Monticello Street Southwest, Jackson Highway Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Oxford, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.34 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 Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Oxford, GA to Ohio, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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