How far is Augusta, GA from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Donalsonville, GA is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
292.93 mi
06h 13m
Flight
238.72 mi
384.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.72 mi
Kilometers
384.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.93 mi
Kilometers
471.43 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-18T07:00
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
146.5 mi
03h 06m
To Donalsonville
146.4 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 234 West: Albany

    986 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Moultrie Road

    2313 ft · 44 sec · Moultrie Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · East Oakridge Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Newton Road

    20.1 mi · 28 min · Newton Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Cuthbert Street

    102 m · 8 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cuthbert Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Cuthbert Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West College Street

    555 ft · 15 sec · West College Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    13 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
128 mi · 44%
Newton Road
47.3 mi · 16%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 9%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 6%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
03h 06m from Augusta
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Augusta and 146.4 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.96 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 238.72 mi (384.18 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.13 L · about $40.96
Round trip
$81.91
20.68 gal · 78.26 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.96 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.80 $91.59
Premium $4.78 $49.40 $98.81
Diesel $5.62 $58.15 $116.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Donalsonville. The current time is 07:00:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.