Origin
Ohio, GA
Morning in Ohio on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ohio, GA to Butler, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohio, GA
Chris F
Butler, GA
Gera Cejas
Trip Overview
Ohio, GA to Butler, GA is 27.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via GA 96/Fall Line Freeway/Peach Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With an 88% highway share, expect a quick and direct journey. This route is ideal for a quick hop or as part of a larger trip, offering a straightforward connection between these two locations without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 96 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Peach Parkway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lilly Creek Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| South Poplar Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 96
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Butler, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn left onto GA 49; GA 540
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Peach Parkway
3
Turn right onto GA 49 Connector; GA 540
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on GA 96; GA 540
16 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 96; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Poplar Street
7
Turn left onto Cedar Street
379 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cedar Street
8
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
484 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broad Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 19; GA 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Turn right onto GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
25.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / South Poplar Street
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3 / South Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Cedar Street
Turn left onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Butler, GA
Morning in Butler on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
22 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
38m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roads like GA 96, the Fall Line Freeway, and Peach Parkway. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles on GA 96, offering a period of steady cruising. The road's character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied terrain or slow-paced scenery.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on GA 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 96 and Fall Line Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway.
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 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (US 19; GA 3 / South Poplar Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 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: at 4.4 miles (GA 49 Connector; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (US 19; GA 3 / South Poplar Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Butler, 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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