How far is Augusta, GA from LaGrange, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to LaGrange, GA is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.32 mi
03h 53m
Flight
179.09 mi
288.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.09 mi
Kilometers
288.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.32 mi
Kilometers
336.86 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-22T20:57
Arrive LaGrange
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Social Circle
GA

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
104.6 mi
01h 56m
To LaGrange
104.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 109: LaGrange, Greenville

    2246 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lafayette Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 41%
I 85 South
49.6 mi · 24%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 7%
Lafayette Parkway
3.52 mi · 2%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
2.94 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Social Circle
01h 56m from Augusta
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near LaGrange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Social Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Augusta and 104.8 miles from LaGrange.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Social Circle

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

70 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and LaGrange. Straight-line distance: 179.09 mi (288.22 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 LaGrange

City in Troup County, Georgia, United States

Population30,741
Coordinates33.0392900, -85.0313300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: LaGrange (-85.03133, 33.03929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $29.27
Round trip
$58.54
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.27 $58.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.73 $65.46
Premium $4.78 $35.31 $70.62
Diesel $5.62 $41.56 $83.12

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 LaGrange. The current time is 20:57:53.

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.