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Trip from Columbus, GA to Ohio, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

77.1 mi

124 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Columbus to Ohio, Georgia, expect a straightforward drive covering 77.1 miles. You will spend about 1 hour and 40 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $12 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the environment remains consistent throughout the journey. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus on a quick turnaround. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.6 miles from Columbus, GA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 96 39.1 mi 46m
Macon Road 25.3 mi 32m
Fall Line Freeway 4.7 mi 6m
Peach Parkway 3.5 mi 4m
Wynnton Road 1.6 mi 2m
Lilly Creek Road 0.9 mi 3m
US 80 0.8 mi 1m
10th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: GA 96 — 39.1 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27; GA 1

11 ft · 5 sec · Veterans Parkway
2

Continue on US 27; GA 1

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto 10th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 10th Street
4

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

404 ft · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wynnton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on GA 22 Spur

8.0 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on GA 22 Spur

0.2 mi · 16 sec · GA 22 Spur
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto US 80; GA 22; GA 540

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Beaver Run Road
9

Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 540

17 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
10

Continue on US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 80; GA 22; GA 41; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on GA 96; GA 540

39 mi · 46 min · GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on GA 49 Connector; GA 540

4.7 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto GA 49; GA 540

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peach Parkway
14

Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
15

Arrive at destination

Lilly Creek Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 1 hour and 40 minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as a $12 budget should be sufficient to get you from point A to point B. Given that the longest stretch is 39.1 miles on GA 96, ensure your vehicle is ready for a solid hour of highway driving before you reach your destination. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours.

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 38.6 miles from Columbus, GA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.6 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 23m

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 Columbus, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbus, GA

This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Columbus, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 96 for about 39.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sardis, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sardis, GA

39 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

Hamilton, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butler, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Columbus, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Georgia

2.1 mi

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17062218792

Visit website

Milltown Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+17063231876

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+17063279798

Visit website

Exodus Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

+17069400251

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17062216642

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Columbus

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 5.5

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+17062218680

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway

Continue onto US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 10th Street

Turn right onto 10th Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | 10th Avenue

Turn left onto 10th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Wynnton Road

Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 80; GA 22; GA 540 / Beaver Run Road

Turn right onto US 80; GA 22; GA 540 / Beaver Run Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.06 one way

$24.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $13.18 $26.37
premium $4.70 $14.27 $28.54
diesel $5.61 $17.02 $34.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.1 0 $8.10 $3.70
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.75 $3.08
EV Truck/SUV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Columbus, GA

Late night in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohio, GA

Late night in Ohio on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Sardis, GA

39 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

22 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This highway-focused drive relies heavily on GA 96, Macon Road, and the Fall Line Freeway to keep you moving. With 63% of the journey spent on highways, you can anticipate a steady pace rather than frequent stops. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on GA 96, where you will navigate 39.1 miles of road at a time. The character of the route is defined by these primary arteries, which prioritize direct travel over local maneuvering. You will find that the road maintains a consistent feel, offering a predictable experience for those who prefer highway travel over winding secondary roads.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 mi on GA 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 96 and Macon Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 77.1 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 (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on GA 96. 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 (US 27; GA 1 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ohio, 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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