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Trip from Ohio, GA to Donalsonville, GA

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

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

156.7 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m

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

Downtown Donalsonville, GA, GA

Donalsonville, GA

Dmitry Daltonik

Trip Overview

The drive from Ohio, GA to Donalsonville, GA covers 156.7 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Georgia-Florida Parkway, GA 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.50 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.4 miles from Ohio, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 46.8 mi 50m
Georgia-Florida Parkway 35.1 mi 43m
GA 91 27.3 mi 37m
Newton Road 20.1 mi 28m
GA 45 12.5 mi 17m
Centerville Road 3 mi 4m
East Oakridge Drive 3 mi 5m
Liberty Expressway 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 46.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lilly Creek Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road
2

Turn right onto GA 49; GA 540

1.5 mi · 1 min · Peach Parkway
3

Turn right onto GA 247 Connector

2.1 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road
4

Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector

154 ft · 5 sec · Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
5

Continue on GA 247 Connector

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
6

Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector

142 ft · 2 sec · Centerville Road
7

Continue on GA 247 Connector

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Centerville Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
9

Merge onto I 75

47 mi · 50 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520

1.5 mi · 2 min · Clark Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Take the exit onto GA 300

0.4 mi · 46 sec · GA 300
Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto US 19; GA 3; GA 133; GA 300

1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway
Use the left lane.
15

Take the exit onto GA 133

0.2 mi · 22 sec · GA 133
Exit 1 Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward GA 234 West: Albany
17

Turn straight onto GA 234

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Moultrie Road
18

Turn straight onto GA 234

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto GA 91

20 mi · 28 min · Newton Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on GA 91

27 mi · 37 min · GA 91
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91

333 ft · 7 sec · South Cuthbert Street
22

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91

74 ft · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street
23

Turn right onto GA 45; GA 91

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West College Street
24

Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91

1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91

13 mi · 17 min · GA 45; GA 91
Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto US 84; GA 38

44 ft · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

US 84; GA 38

Trip Plan

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 78.4 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ohio, 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 Ohio, GA

This is one driving day of about 156.7 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Ohio, 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 I 75 for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, GA

78 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, GA to Donalsonville, GA

63.7 mi · 1h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Perry, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.4 miles from Ohio, 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

Cafe LeLe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Colquitt, Georgia

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145.5

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12297583334

Top Coffee Stop

The Southern Grind

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Donalsonville, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 156.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12293661678

Cornerstone Coffee + Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Georgia

2.1 mi

The Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Colquitt, Georgia

2.6 mi

Cafe LeLe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 145.5

Colquitt, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12297583334

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12295134414

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+14788322471

Visit website

Bodega Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14782243499

Visit website

The Southern Grind

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 156.7

Donalsonville, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12293661678

Cornerstone Coffee + Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Closed

Visit website

The Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 145.5

Colquitt, Georgia

Hours: 6–10:30 am

Between Friends Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.2

Warner Robins, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14789516172

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12295134644

Visit website

Cafe 41

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44.8

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12294173434

Morning By Morning Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 11.2

Perry, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+14782243880

Visit website

Starbucks

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 56

Cordele, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 156.7

Donalsonville, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 123.2

Newton, GA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area #13

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area #14

0.1 mi from route

Pinehurst Gas 'N Go Travel Center & Truck Wash

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

All State Truck Stop

0.2 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Smoke Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 156.7

Donalsonville, Georgia

Hours: 9:30 am–8:30 pm

+12295245934

Front Porch Marketplace

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 156.7

Donalsonville, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+12295245569

Flint RiverQuarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12296392650

Visit website

Chehaw Park & Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

+12294305275

Visit website

Ellis Brothers Pecans Inc

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 44.8

Vienna, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+18006350616

Visit website

Cotton Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 44.8

Vienna, Georgia

+12292682045

Visit website

Radium Springs Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 89.6

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+12293174760

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 52.5 and 144.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
87.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue

Merge onto US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue

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

Use the right lane.
6
91.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | GA 133

Take the exit onto GA 133 toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1 Toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie,...
6
91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GA 234 West: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward GA 234 West: Albany
6
144.2 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | GA 45; GA 91

Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.50 one way

$49.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $26.79 $53.59
premium $4.70 $29.00 $58.00
diesel $5.61 $34.60 $69.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Valley, GA

Tesla

44 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Perry, GA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cordele, GA Rechargery Relay - E 16th Ave

Cordele, GA

IONNA

16 DCFC

Cordele Square - Tesla Supercharger

Cordele, GA

Tesla

11 DCFC

Jeff Smith Ford

Byron, GA

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Walmart 1006 (Cordele , GA)

Cordele, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 416

Cordele, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

MB BUCEES WARNER ROB 9-10

Fort Valley, GA

MERCEDES_BENZ

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 MERCEDES_BENZ: 5 Tesla: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 IONNA: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52
Efficient EV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27
EV Truck/SUV 62.7 0 $21.94 $10.03

Gas CO2

55 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

Ohio, GA

Afternoon in Ohio on Sunday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Donalsonville, GA

Afternoon in Donalsonville on Sunday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Albany, GA

78 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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 23m 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?

156.7 mi in 3h 23m, mostly highway — 46.8 mi of that is on I 75.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Georgia-Florida Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 156.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 miles (US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (GA 133): 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 Ohio, GA and Donalsonville, GA, road signs point toward Albany, Moultrie and Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Albany

52.5 mi in | ~1h

Moultrie

91.7 mi in | ~1h 50m | via GA 133

Marine Corps Logistics Base

91.7 mi in | ~1h 50m | via GA 133

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 156.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 75. 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 Donalsonville, 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: at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.9 miles (US 82; GA 300; GA 520 / Clark Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (GA 133): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Donalsonville, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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