How far is Augusta, GA from Jonesboro, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Jonesboro, GA is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.5 mi
02h 57m
Flight
137.11 mi
220.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.11 mi
Kilometers
220.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.5 mi
Kilometers
238.98 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Tue, May 5, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-05T15:31
Arrive Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
74.1 mi
01h 28m
To Jonesboro
74.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.8 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20, GA 138: Conyers

    1179 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Walnut Grove Road

    559 ft · 16 sec · Walnut Grove Road

  12. 12

    Continue on McDonough Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McDonough Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stockbridge Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Highway

    55 m · 2 sec · Stockbridge Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Steam Mill Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Steam Mill Expressway

    35 m · 2 sec · Steam Mill Expressway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Steam Mill Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Steam Mill Expressway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2312 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lake Spivey Parkway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mc Donough Street

    884 ft · 30 sec · North Mc Donough Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Courthouse Way

    27 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Way

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Way

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 57%
Purple Heart Highway
31.8 mi · 21%
Steam Mill Expressway
9.9 mi · 7%
Stockbridge Highway
7.77 mi · 5%
Lake Spivey Parkway
5.17 mi · 3%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 28m from Augusta
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Augusta and 74.4 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 137.11 mi (220.66 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Jonesboro (-84.35381, 33.5215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Jonesboro. The current time is 15:31:56.

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.