How far is Augusta, GA from Locust Grove, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
144.52 mi
02h 53m
Flight
123.4 mi
198.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.4 mi
Kilometers
198.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.52 mi
Kilometers
232.59 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-17T08:20
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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

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
Greensboro
GA

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

From Augusta
72.1 mi
01h 26m
To Locust Grove
72.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Locust Grove.

  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

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 142: Covington, Oxford

    1547 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto John R. Williams Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 36

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Bethel Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Old Bethel Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1446 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 59%
Purple Heart Highway
20.3 mi · 14%
State Route 36
18.3 mi · 13%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 2%
Old Bethel Road
2.58 mi · 2%
Highway 36
1.82 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
123.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 26m from Augusta
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 72.1 miles from Augusta and 72.3 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Locust Grove.

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 Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 123.4 mi (198.59 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Locust Grove

#2 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.3 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.2 gal · 38.6 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.59 $45.18
Premium $4.78 $24.37 $48.74
Diesel $5.62 $28.68 $57.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Locust Grove. The current time is 08:20:51.

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.