How far is Augusta, GA from Adel, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Adel, GA is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
249.51 mi
04h 57m
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
249.51 mi
Kilometers
401.55 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-11T12:32
Arrive Adel
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
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 Augusta
124.8 mi
02h 28m
To Adel
124.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville

    1945 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville

    66 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
188 mi · 75%
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 11%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 7%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 2%
Emery Highway
2.78 mi · 1%
North Main Street
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

124 mi · 02h 14m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 28m from Augusta
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 Augusta and 124.6 miles from Adel.

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 67.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Adel

#2 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Adel (-83.42408, 31.13727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $34.86
Round trip
$69.71
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.86 $69.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.98 $77.95
Premium $4.78 $42.05 $84.09
Diesel $5.62 $49.49 $98.98

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Adel. The current time is 12:32:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.