How far is Augusta, GA from Aragon, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Aragon, GA is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Aragon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Aragon.
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Start on Walton Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn straight
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 28 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thornton Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
8 mi · 10 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1827 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Aragon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Aragon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Aragon?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Augusta and 98.5 miles from Aragon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Rain Showers near Aragon.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Aragon. Straight-line distance: 181.38 mi (291.91 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aragon
Human settlement in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,374 |
| Coordinates | 34.0456500, -85.0560600 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aragon (-85.05606, 34.04565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.78 | $61.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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