Origin
Douglas, GA
Night in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglas, GA to Augusta, GA
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
157.4 mi
253 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglas, GA
Jacek Plak
Augusta, GA
Gustavo Denuncio
Trip Overview
Traveling from Douglas to Augusta covers 157.4 miles of southeast Georgia, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, as it is designed to be a manageable, one-day trek. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, the drive is quite budget-friendly for a solo traveler or a small group. You will rely primarily on GA 56, US 221, and US 25 to navigate between these two southeastern cities. Because the duration is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to decide whether to push through in one go or enjoy a leisurely pace.
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
78.7 miles from Douglas, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway segments to keep things interesting. Approximately 60% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more relaxed pace of the rural stretches. Expect the longest uninterrupted section to be a 38.3-mile stretch on GA 56, which allows you to settle into a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition between these different road types, the character of the drive shifts, preventing the monotony often found on long, straight interstate hauls. It is a practical route that requires you to stay alert while navigating the varying road conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 32 / East Ward Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 32 / East Ward Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 32 / East Ashley Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 32 / East Ward Street
Turn left onto GA 32 / East Ward Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 32 / East Ashley Street
Turn left onto GA 32 / East Ashley Street
Navigation decision point
5
31 mi into trip
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~47m in
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US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135 / East Jarman Street
Turn left onto US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135 / East Jarman Street
Navigation decision point
5
156.6 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 56 | 38.3 mi | 55m |
| US 221 | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| US 25 | 23.7 mi | 31m |
| Uvalda Highway | 16.3 mi | 26m |
| 297 | 14.1 mi | 21m |
| McIntosh Street | 10 mi | 14m |
| GA 130 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| 135 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto GA 32
61 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Ward Street
3
Turn left onto US 441; GA 31
271 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Peterson Avenue
4
Turn left onto GA 32
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ashley Street
5
Continue on GA 32
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Westgreen Road
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 221; GA 135
26 mi
·
38 min
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US 221; GA 135
Use the none lane.
7
Turn right onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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East Jefferson Street
8
Turn left onto US 221; GA 135
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cromartie Street
9
Continue on US 221; GA 135
458 ft
·
15 sec
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East Plum Street
10
Turn left onto US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
417 ft
·
12 sec
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East Jarman Street
11
Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Coffee Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 221; GA 135
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tallahassee Street
13
Continue on US 221; 135
16 mi
·
26 min
·
Uvalda Highway
14
Turn left onto 135
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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West Broad Street
15
Continue on 135
4.7 mi
·
7 min
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135
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 130
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 130
17
Turn right onto GA 130
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Pine Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto GA 130
10 mi
·
14 min
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McIntosh Street
19
Continue on 297
14 mi
·
21 min
·
297
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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South Main Street
21
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
22
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 56
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Turn left onto GA 56
38 mi
·
55 min
·
GA 56
24
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovers Lane
25
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lovers Lane
26
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
3 min
27
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi
·
31 min
·
US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
28
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tubman Home Road
29
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milledgeville Road
30
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
Use the none lane.
31
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
Use the none lane.
32
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
33
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without needing an overnight stay. I recommend planning for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs and break up the nearly four-hour duration. Because the total fuel cost is around $25, it is a good idea to fill up before you leave Douglas to avoid hunting for stations on the more remote sections of US 221. Keep in mind that with only one necessary stop, you can easily reach Augusta by the afternoon if you head out in the morning. Use the flexibility of this route to time your arrival in Augusta exactly when you need to be there.
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 78.7 miles from Douglas, GA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 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 80 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Douglas, 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 Douglas, GA
This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Douglas, 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 GA 56 for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.7 mi from Douglas, GA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Douglas, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, GA
The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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
$25.19 one way
$50.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.97 | $69.94 |
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: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.07 |
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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
10:28 PM
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m 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 Douglas, GA to Augusta, GA covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 56, US 221, US 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Douglas, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 32 / East Ward Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 441; GA 31 / South Peterson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 32 / East Ashley Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Douglas, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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