Raoul, GA to Augusta, GA is 144.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m via Carl Sanders Highway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Georgia for its entirety. It's a fairly straightforward drive, making it a good option for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for varying road conditions and speeds. Factor in the estimated $23 for fuel to help with your budget planning for this journey.
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
72.2 miles from Raoul, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 144.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Carl Sanders Highway, including one segment that lasts 26.6 miles without interruption. The drive will shift between faster highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions as you progress. Expect the character of the drive to change, requiring you to adjust your pace and awareness throughout the 3-hour journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 26.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near US 441; GA 15.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 144.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 441; GA 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7.9 mi into trip|~13m in|US 441; GA 15
Turn right onto US 441; GA 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
43.3 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
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44.6 mi into trip|~1h in|US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
8
47.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
7
111.4 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 East: Augusta
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Raoul, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
44.6 mi in|~1h|via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi
28m
US 441
26 mi
32m
Lexington Road
23.3 mi
29m
US 78
21.9 mi
27m
Washington Road
11.7 mi
14m
Commerce Road
9.5 mi
11m
Athens Road
8.4 mi
9m
Apple Pie Ridge Road
5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 26.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raoul, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on County Road 221
79 ft·3 sec·County Road 221
2
Turn right onto Gainesville Highway
0.7 mi·1 min·Gainesville Highway
3
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on Gainesville Highway
1.5 mi·2 min·Gainesville Highway
5
Turn right onto Apple Pie Ridge Road
5.0 mi·8 min·Apple Pie Ridge Road
6
Turn right onto US 441; GA 15
15 mi·17 min·US 441; GA 15
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto US 441; GA 15
11 mi·14 min·US 441; GA 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 441; GA 15
9.5 mi·11 min·Commerce Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.2 mi·11 sec·GA Inner Loop 10
11
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.9 mi·1 min·Inner Loop 10
12
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
2.5 mi·3 min·Inner Loop 10
Exit 10CToward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, LexingtonUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 8Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington RoadUse the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10
0.1 mi·14 sec·Oconee Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10
1.5 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 78; GA 10
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lexington Highway
17
Continue on US 78; GA 10
5.8 mi·8 min·Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 78; GA 10
8.4 mi·9 min·Athens Road
19
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
0.9 mi·58 sec·Main Street
20
Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22
9.3 mi·10 min·Washington Road
21
Continue on US 78; GA 10
16 mi·18 min·Lexington Road
22
Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17
22 mi·27 min·US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-20 East: AugustaUse the left lane.
24
Merge onto I 20
27 mi·28 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
26
Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
27
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
28
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
29
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
30
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
31
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
32
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one recommended stop and a 144.3-mile distance, you won't need to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer stretches like the 26.6 miles on the Carl Sanders Highway, to avoid any unexpected delays.
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 72.2 miles from Raoul, GA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 30m
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 Raoul, 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 Raoul, GA
This is one driving day of about 144.3 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Raoul, 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 26.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.2 mi from Raoul, GA
· 1h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.57 one way
$45.13 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.67
$49.35
premium
$4.70
$26.71
$53.41
diesel
$5.61
$31.86
$63.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.3
0
$15.15
$6.93
Efficient EV
36.1
0
$12.63
$5.77
EV Truck/SUV
57.7
0
$20.20
$9.24
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Raoul, GA
Evening
in Raoul on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Evening
in Augusta on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Winterville, GA
72 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
11 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 1m 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 Raoul, GA to Augusta, GA covers 144.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, US 441, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.2 miles from Raoul, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.57 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 144.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 441; GA 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Raoul, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
