Trip from Ringgold, GA to Augusta, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

249.1 mi

401 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 25m ★

6 AM

4h 39m

8 AM

5h 5m

10 AM

4h 48m

12 PM

4h 45m

3 PM

4h 49m

5 PM

5h 4m

8 PM

4h 31m

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

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Ringgold, GA

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ringgold, GA to Augusta, GA covers 249.1 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.95 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

124.6 miles from Ringgold, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 249.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Ringgold, GA to Augusta, GA covers 249.1 miles and takes about 4h 38m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.1 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 early in the drive near GA 151; US 41 / Tennessee Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 249.1 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: near the start (GA 151; US 41 / Tennessee Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 151; US 41 / Tennessee Street

Turn left onto GA 151; US 41 / Tennessee Street

Navigation decision point

3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward I 75 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 75 South

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

100.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 247 Toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

101.1 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Augusta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight 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 Ringgold, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

Birmingham

100.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	97.1 mi	1h 47m
Carl Sanders Highway	84.9 mi	1h 30m
Purple Heart Highway	46.9 mi	50m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway	9.7 mi	11m
Calhoun Expressway	2.7 mi	3m
US 41	2.4 mi	3m
Washington Road	2.4 mi	4m
Chattanooga Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 97.1 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Claiborne Street

79 ft · 9 sec · Claiborne Street

Turn left onto GA 151; US 41

166 ft · 9 sec · Tennessee Street

Turn left onto US 41; US 76; GA 2; GA 3

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 41; US 76; GA 2; GA 3

Continue on US 41; US 76; GA 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · Chattanooga Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 75 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

97 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 247 Toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Augusta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

9.7 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 199 Toward GA 28: Augusta

Keep slight right at fork

481 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on GA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Greene Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 11th Street

Turn right onto Walton Way

225 ft · 3 sec · Walton Way

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 124.6 miles from Ringgold, GA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.1 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 55 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ringgold, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ringgold, GA

This is one driving day of about 249.1 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Ringgold, 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 I 75 for about 97.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.6 mi from Ringgold, GA · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

125 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

Atlanta, GA to Augusta, GA

148 mi · 2h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Marietta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Covington, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.6 miles from Ringgold, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.1 miles.

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

$38.95 one way

$77.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$42.59	$85.18
premium	$4.70	$46.10	$92.21
diesel	$5.61	$55.00	$110.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.7	0	$26.16	$11.96
Efficient EV	62.3	0	$21.80	$9.96
EV Truck/SUV	99.6	1	$34.87	$15.94

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Ringgold, GA

Morning in Ringgold on Thursday

Local time

11:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Morning in Augusta on Thursday

Local time

11:39 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

7 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 38m 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 Ringgold, GA to Augusta, GA covers 249.1 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.6 miles from Ringgold, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.95 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.