How far is Augusta, GA from Butler, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Butler, GA is about 171.5 miles (276 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Butler.
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Start on Walton Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Continue on Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Emery Road
1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley
1365 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
590 ft · 17 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 22 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
147 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Butler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
50.9 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Butler?
The road trip is about 171.5 miles (276 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Milledgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Augusta and 85.8 miles from Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Butler.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Butler. Straight-line distance: 145.54 mi (234.23 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler
City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 32.5570900, -84.2382500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-84.23825, 32.55709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.96 | $47.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.80 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
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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