How far is Augusta, GA from Mount Zion, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Mount Zion, GA is about 199 miles (320.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
199.01 mi
03h 45m
Flight
185.31 mi
298.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.31 mi
Kilometers
298.22 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.01 mi
Kilometers
320.28 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Zion
Sat, May 30, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sat, May 30, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-30T00:30
Arrive Mount Zion
Sat, May 30, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Augusta
99.4 mi
01h 52m
To Mount Zion
99.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Mount Zion.

  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

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Bremen

    1737 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Park Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bowdon Junction Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Bowdon Junction Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mitchell Street

    642 ft · 29 sec · Mitchell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    2304 ft · 51 sec · Mount Zion Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    16 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 43%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
55.7 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 24%
Bowdon Junction Road
2.98 mi · 1%
Washington Road
2.79 mi · 1%
Calhoun Expressway
1.68 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 52m from Augusta
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Zion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Mount Zion?

The road trip is about 199 miles (320.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Augusta and 99.7 miles from Mount Zion.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Zion.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 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 Mount Zion. Straight-line distance: 185.31 mi (298.22 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Mount Zion

#2 Mount Zion

Human settlement in Carroll County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,888
Coordinates33.6342800, -85.1871700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Mount Zion (-85.18717, 33.63428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.58 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.61
14.04 gal · 53.16 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.81 $55.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.78 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $5.62 $39.48 $78.96

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Mount Zion. The current time is 00:30:21.

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.