Ohio, GA to Mount Airy, GA is 173 miles and takes about 3h 20m via I 75, Lanier Parkway, and Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The drive is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Expect a relatively quick transit with minimal complications.
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
86.5 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
49.5 mi
53m
Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi
26m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi
19m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi
16m
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi
14m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
GA 540
6.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 49.5 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Mount Airy, GA.
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Start on Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn right onto GA 49; GA 540
5.0 mi·6 min·Peach Parkway
3
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
1.0 mi·1 min·GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on GA 49; GA 540
0.3 mi·45 sec·GA 49; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto GA 540
6.8 mi·7 min·GA 540
Toward I 75:north: MaconUse the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 285
17 mi·19 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·52 sec
Exit 33Toward I 85: Greenville, AtlantaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
520 ft·6 sec
Toward I 85 North: GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·40 sec
Toward I 85 North: GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 85
1.2 mi·1 min·Northeast Expressway
15
Continue on I 85
15 mi·16 min·Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi·33 sec·I 85
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985
24 mi·26 min·Lanier Parkway
Exit 113Toward I 985 North: GainesvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi·14 min·Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 23; GA 365
6.1 mi·6 min·Tommy Irwin Parkway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport
21
Turn right onto Level Grove Road
0.4 mi·43 sec·Level Grove Road
22
Continue on Old Level Grove Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·Old Level Grove Road
23
Continue on Level Grove Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Level Grove Road
24
Continue on Irvin Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Irvin Street
25
Turn right onto US 441 BUS; GA 105
0.3 mi·32 sec·Main Street South
26
Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Wyly Street
27
Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Dicks Hill Parkway
28
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft·3 sec·6th Street
29
Turn right onto Old Main Street
363 ft·19 sec·Old Main Street
30
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·7th Street
31
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Departing mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any potential rush hour traffic around Atlanta. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel, if needed; the estimated fuel cost is around $27. Given the relatively short distance, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time or linger at your stop. Keep an eye on signage for the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter, to ensure you stay on track.
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 86.5 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Airy, 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 173 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 49.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 125.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.1 mi into trip|~20m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
79.4 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
89.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
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107.5 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
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 33
Toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
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125.8 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|I 985 / Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.05 one way
$54.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$29.58
$59.16
premium
$4.70
$32.02
$64.04
diesel
$5.61
$38.20
$76.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.9
0
$18.17
$8.30
Efficient EV
43.3
0
$15.14
$6.92
EV Truck/SUV
69.2
0
$24.22
$11.07
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 19, 2026
Origin
Ohio, GA
Late night
in Ohio on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Mount Airy, GA
Late night
in Mount Airy on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
W 8 to 16 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:19PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
52°F
Decatur, GA
87 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
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
3h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 89.5
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 17.9
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 70% of the 173 miles on major freeways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on I 75, covering 49.5 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely occur around the Perimeter area, as you move from the Atlanta Bypass onto local routes. Watch for the increasing number of exits and potential for urban merging as you approach the Atlanta metro area.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lanier Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 173 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 14.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Mount Airy, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Atlanta.
Greenville
79.4 mi in|~1h 30m|via I 675
Atlanta
107.5 mi in|~2h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 173 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.5 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 Mount Airy, 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 14.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Mount Airy, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
