How far is Augusta, GA from Clarkesville, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Clarkesville, GA is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
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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 07m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Clarkesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Clarkesville.
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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
26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
3269 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left onto Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on South Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on College Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Bowman Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Bowman Highway
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Continue on East Railroad Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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Continue on Bowman Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Bowman Highway
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Toccoa Bypass
11.4 mi · 13 min · Toccoa Bypass
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
31 m · 4 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Clarkesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bowman Highway
Continue straight
27.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Clarkesville?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Tignall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Augusta and 73.5 miles from Clarkesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Stop Ideas Near Tignall
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 Tignall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Clarkesville. Straight-line distance: 118.73 mi (191.08 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkesville
City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 34.6126000, -83.5248900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkesville (-83.52489, 34.6126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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