The drive from Lakeland, GA to Augusta, GA covers 195.6 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 56, US 25, South Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on GA 56.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.59 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
97.8 miles from Lakeland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 195.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lakeland, GA to Augusta, GA covers 195.6 miles and takes about 4h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 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 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 221; GA 31; GA 122.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.6 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 2.6 miles (US 221; GA 31; GA 122): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.8 miles (US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|US 221; GA 31; GA 122
Turn left onto US 221; GA 31; GA 122
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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23.2 mi into trip|~32m in|US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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36.8 mi into trip|~52m in|US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn right onto US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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39.4 mi into trip|~56m in|US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 56
38.3 mi
55m
US 25
23.7 mi
31m
South Main Street
20.6 mi
30m
US 221
18.2 mi
24m
Westgreen Road
16.7 mi
25m
Uvalda Highway
16.3 mi
26m
297
14.1 mi
21m
Douglas Highway
11.3 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 129; US 221; GA 11; GA 31; GA 37; GA 122; GA 135
2.6 mi·4 min·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 221; GA 31; GA 122
14 mi·19 min·US 221; GA 31; GA 122
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 221; GA 31; GA 64
4.2 mi·5 min·US 221; GA 31; GA 64
4
Turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
14 mi·19 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck
2.6 mi·4 min·Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; GA 135
17 mi·25 min·Westgreen Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 221; GA 135
11 mi·16 min·Douglas Highway
10
Continue on US 221; GA 135
0.9 mi·1 min·South Tallahassee Street
11
Turn right onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto US 221; GA 135
0.7 mi·1 min·South Cromartie Street
13
Continue on US 221; GA 135
458 ft·15 sec·East Plum Street
14
Turn left onto US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
417 ft·12 sec·East Jarman Street
15
Continue on US 23; US 221; US 341; GA 19; GA 27; GA 135
0.2 mi·17 sec·West Coffee Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 221; GA 135
0.8 mi·1 min·North Tallahassee Street
17
Continue on US 221; 135
16 mi·26 min·Uvalda Highway
18
Turn left onto 135
0.3 mi·27 sec·West Broad Street
19
Continue on 135
4.7 mi·7 min·135
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 130
6.3 mi·9 min·GA 130
21
Turn right onto GA 130
0.2 mi·23 sec·Pine Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto GA 130
10 mi·14 min·McIntosh Street
23
Continue on 297
14 mi·21 min·297
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57
0.4 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
25
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi·6 min·South Main Street
26
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 56
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Main Street
27
Turn left onto GA 56
38 mi·55 min·GA 56
28
Enter roundabout onto Lovers Lane
156 ft·2 sec·Lovers Lane
29
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi·30 sec·Lovers Lane
30
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi·3 min
31
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
32
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
33
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
34
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
35
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
36
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
37
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
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 97.8 miles from Lakeland, GA, or about 2h 26m 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 43 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 26m 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 58m
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 Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, GA
This is one driving day of about 195.6 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Lakeland, 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 97.8 mi from Lakeland, GA
· 2h 26m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.59 one way
$61.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.44
$66.89
premium
$4.70
$36.20
$72.40
diesel
$5.61
$43.19
$86.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Douglas, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Lakeland, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.7
0
$20.54
$9.39
Efficient EV
48.9
0
$17.12
$7.82
EV Truck/SUV
78.2
0
$27.38
$12.52
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lakeland, GA
Morning
in Lakeland on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
30 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
4h 49m 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 Lakeland, GA to Augusta, GA covers 195.6 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 56, US 25, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.8 miles from Lakeland, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.6 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 2.6 miles (US 221; GA 31; GA 122): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.8 miles (US 221; GA 135; GA 158 Truck / Bowens Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakeland, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
