How far is Augusta, GA from Jackson, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Jackson, GA is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
132.29 mi
02h 40m
Flight
115.52 mi
185.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.52 mi
Kilometers
185.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.29 mi
Kilometers
212.9 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Siloam
GA

Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA

From Augusta
66.1 mi
01h 20m
To Jackson
66.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1418 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    21.9 mi · 30 min · Monticello Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Warren Street

    907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forsyth Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Forsyth Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    13.3 mi · 19 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 64%
Monticello Highway
21.9 mi · 17%
West Washington Street
17.5 mi · 13%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Highway
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

85.2 mi · 01h 31m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siloam
01h 20m from Augusta
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Augusta and 66.2 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Siloam

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Siloam, 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 Siloam.

RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 115.52 mi (185.91 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Jackson (-83.96602, 33.29457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $18.50
Round trip
$37.00
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.50 $37.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.68 $41.37
Premium $4.78 $22.31 $44.63
Diesel $5.62 $26.26 $52.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Jackson. The current time is 02:13:35.

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.