How far is Augusta, GA from Cairo, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Cairo, GA is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Peach 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 Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Cairo.
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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
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Butler Street
2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
23.1 mi · 32 min · Cairo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
1991 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
82 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Cairo.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 01h 10m
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 Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Cairo?
The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Augusta and 138.7 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Cairo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 221.52 mi (356.5 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
City in Grady County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.8775100, -84.2021400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cairo (-84.20214, 30.87751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.36 | $86.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.78 | $93.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.06 | $110.12 |
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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