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Trip from Fitzgerald, 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 52m

Distance

88.9 mi

143 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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city in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Fitzgerald, GA

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Ohio, GA

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Trip Overview

This 89.8-mile drive from Fitzgerald to Georgia's Ohio is a straightforward, single-day adventure, taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost of around $14, it's an economical option for a quick local excursion. The route primarily uses Irwinville Highway, Walker Avenue, and Ten Mile Road, indicating a more local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this trip is perfectly suited for a relaxed day trip within the Southeast region, allowing for flexibility in your departure and return times.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.5 miles from Fitzgerald, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 59 mi 1h 3m
Ten Mile Road 17.7 mi 24m
GA 96 3.8 mi 5m
East Washington Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Brock Road 1.3 mi 5m
East Central Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Sylvester Road 1.1 mi 1m
Lilly Creek Road 1.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 59 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Central Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on Irwinville Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
3

Turn right onto Walker Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Walker Avenue
4

Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

18 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto GA 107; GA 112

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sylvester Road
6

Continue on GA 107; GA 112

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 75

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 142 Toward GA 96: Housers Mill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto GA 96

3.8 mi · 5 min · GA 96
11

Turn right onto Brock Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Brock Road
12

Continue on Brock Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brock Road
13

Turn right onto Lilly Creek Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Lilly Creek Road
14

Arrive at destination

Lilly Creek Road

Trip Plan

Given the 1-hour and 30-minute duration and modest fuel cost of $14, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart any time of day, perhaps aiming for a mid-morning start to avoid any potential rush hour traffic, though it's unlikely to be a major issue on these local roads. Since there are no specific recommended stops and the drive is short, you don't need to worry about pacing lengthy breaks. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to road signage for Irwinville Highway, Walker Avenue, and Ten Mile Road, as frequent turns are characteristic of this journey.

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 44.5 miles from Fitzgerald, GA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.5 miles or 56m 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 29m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fitzgerald, GA

This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fitzgerald, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 59 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cordele, GA

44 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

Ashburn, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vienna, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Fitzgerald, 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

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Georgia

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.2

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cordele, Georgia

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Perry, Georgia

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.2

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14782243880

Visit website

Cafe Budapest

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fitzgerald, Georgia

1.7 mi

Cafe 41

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vienna, Georgia

1.9 mi

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14788322471

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.5

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14782243880

Visit website

Cafe Budapest

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fitzgerald, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12296351004

Visit website

Cafe 41

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 50.8

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12294173434

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.5

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Between Friends Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.6

Warner Robins, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14789516172

Visit website

Starbucks

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 38.1

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

Ellis Brothers Pecans Inc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 50.8

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18006350616

Visit website

Fitzgerald Blue & Gray Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fitzgerald, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12294265069

Visit website

Cotton Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50.8

Vienna, Georgia

+12292682045

Visit website

World's Largest Peanut Monument

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.4

Ashburn, Georgia

Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6.4

Fitzgerald, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12298312335

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.3 — 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 | East Central Avenue

Depart onto East Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | Walker Avenue

Turn right onto Walker Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
23 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
23.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

$13.90 one way

$27.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.20 $30.40
premium $4.70 $16.45 $32.91
diesel $5.61 $19.63 $39.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.33 $4.27
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Fitzgerald, GA

Late night in Fitzgerald on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ohio, GA

Late night in Ohio on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 52m 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

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 88.9
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as there's a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor here, given the relatively short overall distance. You'll likely experience a varied driving environment as you move through different local segments. Expect to adjust your speed and be mindful of turns more frequently than on a typical interstate trip. This drive offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you traverse these less-traveled paths.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Ten Mile Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.

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 52m drive. You will face about 9 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 (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Walker Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 88.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59 miles on I 75. 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 (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Walker Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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