Origin
Louisville, GA
Morning in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, GA
Arian Fernandez
Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Louisville, GA to Augusta, GA is 47.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. You'll be on primarily highway for this trip, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect a good portion of your journey to be on US 1, which offers a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.5 miles on US 1, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving. The road character should feel familiar to anyone accustomed to traveling on US highways, offering a direct and predictable path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and 15th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree 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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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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US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street
Turn right onto US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 41.5 mi | 58m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Walton Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Deans Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Milledgeville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 41.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 1 Business; 4 Business
43 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Broad Street
2
Turn right onto US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachtree Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 17
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
8
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
9
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
10
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
11
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Louisville, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Louisville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Blythe, GA
24 mi in
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
34 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
1h 8m 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 Louisville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, 15th Street, Peachtree Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Louisville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Louisville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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