Trip from Nashville, GA to Augusta, GA

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

194.2 mi

313 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m

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

Downtown Augusta, GA, GA

Augusta, GA

Gustavo Denuncio

Trip Overview

Spanning 194.2 miles across Georgia, this trip from Nashville to Augusta is a manageable journey that takes approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes. Because of the duration, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $31 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Southeast, you will primarily utilize GA 56, US 25, and GA 135 to connect these two points. While the drive is straightforward, it is best approached as a full-day commitment to ensure you remain alert and comfortable behind the wheel. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical link between these two Georgia cities.

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

97.1 miles from Nashville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with stretches of highway that make up 47% of your total travel time. You should prepare for a varied experience behind the wheel, as the road shifts between different road types as you progress toward Augusta. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter covers 38.3 miles on GA 56, providing a consistent rhythm before you transition onto other segments. Because the route relies on a combination of US 25, GA 56, and GA 135, you will find the character of the road changes frequently rather than feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Stay focused, as these shifts in road type require you to remain attentive to changing speed limits and local traffic patterns throughout the 194.2-mile journey.

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 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in near US 82; GA 135; GA 520 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 194.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 18.3 miles (US 82; GA 135; GA 520 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (US 221; 135; 135 Connector / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

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18.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 82; GA 135; GA 520 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 82; GA 135; GA 520 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
38 mi into trip | ~57m 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.
4
66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 221; 135; 135 Connector / East Jefferson Street

Turn right onto US 221; 135; 135 Connector / East Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

5
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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

5
193.4 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in | 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 25 23.7 mi 31m
GA 135 23.5 mi 34m
Westgreen Road 16.7 mi 25m
Uvalda Highway 16.3 mi 26m
297 14.1 mi 21m
Douglas Highway 11.3 mi 16m
East Marion Avenue 10.7 mi 15m
Longest stretch: GA 56 — 38.3 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 129; GA 11

74 ft · 9 sec · North Davis Street
2

Turn left onto GA 76

11 mi · 15 min · East Marion Avenue
3

Turn left onto GA 135

7.6 mi · 11 min · GA 135
4

Turn right onto US 82; GA 135; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Turn left onto GA 135

16 mi · 23 min · GA 135
6

Turn right onto GA 135; GA 206; GA 158 Truck

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southwest
7

Continue on 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
Use the none lane.
35

Turn right onto GA 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walton Way
Use the none lane.
36

Continue on Walton Way

282 ft · 12 sec · Walton Way
37

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

Since this is a one-day trip, your best strategy is to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential fatigue. With only one recommended stop needed, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself and stretch your legs whenever you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind the estimated $31 cost, and look for refueling opportunities before you hit the longer, more isolated stretches of the route. Because you are navigating a mix of state highways, pay close attention to signage when transitioning between GA 56, US 25, and GA 135 to ensure you stay on track. Planning for a single, well-timed break will help you maintain your energy levels during the 4 hour and 50 minute drive.

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 97.1 miles from Nashville, GA, or about 2h 28m 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 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 59m

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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, GA

This is one driving day of about 194.2 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nashville, 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 97.1 mi from Nashville, GA · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

97 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.

Popular next leg

Warner Robins, GA to Augusta, GA

141.6 mi · 3h 8m

Pacing Suggestions

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Nashville, 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

$31.08 one way

$62.16 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $33.86 $67.73
premium $4.78 $36.53 $73.06
diesel $5.64 $43.14 $86.29

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: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.3 0 $20.39 $9.32
Efficient EV 48.6 0 $16.99 $7.77
EV Truck/SUV 77.7 0 $27.19 $12.43

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Nashville, GA

Evening in Nashville on Sunday

Local time

8:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Evening in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

8:11 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

4h 50m 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 Nashville, GA to Augusta, GA covers 194.2 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 56, US 25, GA 135. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.1 miles from Nashville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.08 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 194.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 18.3 miles (US 82; GA 135; GA 520 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (US 221; GA 135 / Westgreen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (US 221; 135; 135 Connector / East Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nashville, GA to Augusta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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