How far is Alto, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Alto, GA to Augusta, GA is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alto and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alto and Augusta.
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Start on Gainesville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gainesville Highway
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Turn right onto Apple Pie Ridge Road
5 mi · 9 min · Apple Pie Ridge Road
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Commerce Road
9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road
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Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10
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Continue on Inner Loop 10
1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
1027 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Oconee Street
643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alto 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 Alto to Augusta?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Alto and 71.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alto and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Rayle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rayle.
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 114.6 mi (184.43 km).
#1 Alto
City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.4673200, -83.5737800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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