Donalsonville, GA to Ohio, GA is 153 miles and takes about 3 hours 24 minutes via Main Street and I-75, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Georgia. It's a manageable drive, suitable for a single day, with a fairly even mix of highway and surface roads. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two points without extensive travel time.
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
76.5 miles from Donalsonville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Main Street
47.3 mi
1h 6m
I 75
42 mi
45m
GA 300
21.9 mi
27m
Cordele Road
13.8 mi
17m
South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi
17m
GA 96
3.8 mi
5m
West Oakridge Drive
3 mi
5m
Liberty Expressway
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 47.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville, GA and Ohio, GA.
1
Start on US 84; GA 38
44 ft·5 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto GA 39; GA 91
12 mi·17 min·South Tennille Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
1.2 mi·2 min·Crawford Street
4
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
0.2 mi·17 sec·West College Street
5
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
350 ft·7 sec·GA 45; GA 91
6
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
65 ft·4 sec·North 1st Street
7
Turn right onto GA 91
47 mi·1 hr 6 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto GA 234
3.0 mi·5 min·West Oakridge Drive
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on GA 234
0.8 mi·1 min·Moultrie Road
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta
11
Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 300
1.6 mi·2 min·Liberty Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 2AToward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
13
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
0.2 mi·28 sec·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi·17 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on GA 300
22 mi·27 min·GA 300
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 75
42 mi·45 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 142Toward GA 96: Housers Mill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto GA 96
3.8 mi·5 min·GA 96
21
Turn right onto Brock Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Brock Road
22
Continue on Brock Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Brock Road
23
Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Lilly Creek Road
24
Arrive at destination
Lilly Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 24-minute duration, you can comfortably start your drive anytime in the morning and arrive well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a total of 153 miles, flexibility is key. Plan to refuel before you leave Donalsonville, as the $24 fuel cost is an estimate and prices can vary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point, especially before transitioning from I-75 back to surface roads to ensure you have enough gas to reach Ohio, GA.
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 76.5 miles from Donalsonville, GA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 49m 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 46m
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 Donalsonville, 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 Donalsonville, GA
This is one driving day of about 153 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Donalsonville, 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 Main Street for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 146.3 — 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|GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue
Turn right onto GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14 mi into trip|~20m in|GA 91 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2A
Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
6
104 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Turn left toward I-75 North: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-75 North: Macon
7
146.3 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142
Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.93 one way
$47.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.16
$52.32
premium
$4.70
$28.32
$56.63
diesel
$5.61
$33.78
$67.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
Efficient EV
38.3
0
$13.39
$6.12
EV Truck/SUV
61.2
0
$21.42
$9.79
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Donalsonville, GA
Late night
in Donalsonville on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ohio, GA
Late night
in Ohio on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Albany, GA
77 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
3h 24m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 153
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 47.3 miles on Main Street. Expect a mixed driving experience, transitioning from more urban or town-based driving on Main Street to faster speeds on I-75, and then back to surface roads. You'll notice the change in pace as you merge onto and exit the interstate.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 153 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (GA 91 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Donalsonville, GA and Ohio, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Tifton.
Atlanta
65 mi in|~1h 33m
Tifton
66.9 mi in|~1h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 153 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ohio, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (GA 91 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Ohio, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
