Trip from Augusta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA

Drive Time

4h 59m

Distance

264.1 mi

425 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 46m ★

6 AM

5h 0m

8 AM

5h 27m

10 AM

5h 9m

12 PM

5h 7m

3 PM

5h 11m

5 PM

5h 26m

8 PM

4h 52m

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

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Augusta, GA

Gustavo Denuncio

Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA covers 264.1 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 15th Street, Calhoun Expressway, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 264.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

15th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
15th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Calhoun Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Carl Sanders Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Purple Heart Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hill Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hill Street Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 15th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Chattanooga Valley, GA.

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way

Turn straight

236 ft · 9 sec

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 15th Street

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on Washington Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

9.1 mi · 10 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Hill Street, Turner Field

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 75 North, I 85 North

Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

11 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

0.3 mi · 38 sec · GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

Continue on Battlefield Parkway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

Turn right onto South Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle

Continue on Allgood Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Allgood Road

Arrive at your destination

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 132 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132 miles or 2h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 5m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Augusta, GA

This is one driving day of about 264.1 miles and 4h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132 mi from Augusta, GA · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

132 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

Greenville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chattanooga Valley, GA

The final approach into Chattanooga Valley, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chattanooga Valley, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.27 one way

$84.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$46.05	$92.10
premium	$4.78	$49.68	$99.36
diesel	$5.64	$58.67	$117.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.2	0	$27.73	$12.68
Efficient EV	66	0	$23.11	$10.56
EV Truck/SUV	105.6	1	$36.97	$16.90

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Monday

Local time

11:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chattanooga Valley, GA

Morning in Chattanooga Valley on Monday

Local time

11:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 59m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Augusta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA covers 264.1 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 15th Street, Calhoun Expressway, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132 miles from Augusta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Augusta, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.