How far is Augusta, GA from Arcade, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Arcade, GA is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.7 mi
02h 23m
Flight
100.31 mi
161.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.31 mi
Kilometers
161.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.7 mi
Kilometers
186.2 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcade
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Arcade
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Washington
GA

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
57.8 mi
01h 11m
To Arcade
57.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson

    980 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Athens Highway

    2013 ft · 42 sec · Athens Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyatt Street

    23 m · 4 sec · Wyatt Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Peppers Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Peppers Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peppers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.9 mi · 23%
Washington Road
13.6 mi · 12%
Jefferson Road
12.4 mi · 11%
Thomson Road
11.3 mi · 10%
Outer Loop 10
3.94 mi · 3%
US 129
1.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 11m from Augusta
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Arcade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Augusta and 57.9 miles from Arcade.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Clemson

106 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Gainesville

117 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Arcade. Straight-line distance: 100.31 mi (161.44 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Arcade

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,040
Coordinates34.0778900, -83.5615500
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Arcade (-83.56155, 34.07789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $16.16
Round trip
$32.32
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.16 $32.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.07 $36.14
Premium $4.78 $19.49 $38.99
Diesel $5.62 $22.95 $45.89

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Arcade. The current time is 09:27:09.

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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.