How far is Adel, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Adel, GA to Augusta, GA is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.08 mi
03h 58m
Flight
182.1 mi
293.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.1 mi
Kilometers
293.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.08 mi
Kilometers
404.07 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Adel
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adel
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adel
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Adel
124.8 mi
01h 59m
To Augusta
126.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adel and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adel and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 11 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  26. 26

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adel and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 47%
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 28%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 12%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 7%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 2%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 59m from Adel
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Adel and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adel to Augusta?

The road trip is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Adel and 126.2 miles from Augusta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Adel and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adel and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 182.1 mi (293.06 km).

Adel

#1 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.423997, 31.13729)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $35.09
Round trip
$70.19
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.09 $70.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.24 $78.48
Premium $4.78 $42.33 $84.67
Diesel $5.62 $49.83 $99.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Adel and Augusta. The current time is 19:36:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.