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Trip from Augusta, GA to Douglasville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

169.6 mi

273 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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city in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

Douglasville, GA

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Trip Overview

This 169.6-mile journey from Augusta, GA to Douglasville, GA is an achievable one-day road trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via the Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, and Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. With a projected fuel cost of around $27, this drive offers a straightforward transit through Georgia's Southeast region. The route's character suggests it's best suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a relatively quick and efficient trip.

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

84.8 miles from Augusta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 169.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that leans towards local roads rather than pure interstate cruising, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 18% of the route utilizes highways, much of your time will be spent on more varied terrain. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 85.2 miles on the Carl Sanders Highway. This suggests a dynamic driving experience, potentially shifting between faster highway segments and more frequent turns and intersections as you progress towards Douglasville.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.2 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.

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 3h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | 15th Street

Turn right onto 15th Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway

Merge onto GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
5.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
167.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville

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 37 Toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville
7
169.2 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | US 78; GA 5; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 5; GA 8 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 85.2 mi 1h 31m
Purple Heart Highway 46.9 mi 50m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway 29.4 mi 34m
Washington Road 2.5 mi 4m
Calhoun Expressway 1.7 mi 1m
Fairburn Road 1.6 mi 2m
Walton Way 0.7 mi 1m
Veterans Memorial Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 85.2 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Walton Way

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
2

Turn straight

235 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto 15th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 15th Street
4

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
5

Merge onto GA 28

1.7 mi · 1 min · Calhoun Expressway
6

Continue on GA 28

2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
8

Merge onto I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 20

29 mi · 34 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 37 Toward GA 92: Fairburn Road, Douglasville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto GA 92

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fairburn Road
13

Turn left onto Fairburn Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fairburn Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 78; GA 5; GA 8

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

US 78; GA 5; GA 8

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 10-minute duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Consider an early morning departure from Augusta to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach the Douglasville area. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along the Carl Sanders Highway for a brief rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is over 85 miles. This route's flexibility means you can depart when it suits you best.

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 84.8 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 37 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Augusta, 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 Augusta, GA

This is one driving day of about 169.6 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 85.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.8 mi from Augusta, GA · 1h 34m into the drive

city and County Seat of Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, GA

85 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

Thomson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smyrna, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.8 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.

Arriving in Douglasville, GA

The final approach into Douglasville, 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 Douglasville, GA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 146.2
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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,...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $5 near mile 146.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.52 one way

$53.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.00 $58.00
premium $4.70 $31.39 $62.78
diesel $5.61 $37.45 $74.89

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: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.9 0 $17.81 $8.14
Efficient EV 42.4 0 $14.84 $6.78
EV Truck/SUV 67.8 0 $23.74 $10.85

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Friday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Douglasville, GA

Late night in Douglasville on Friday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Madison, GA

85 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

9 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 10m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Augusta, GA to Douglasville, GA covers 169.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.8 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 $26.52 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (GA 28 / Calhoun Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.8 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Augusta, GA to Douglasville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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