How far is Augusta, GA from Raoul, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Raoul, GA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
144.02 mi
03h 00m
Flight
114.82 mi
184.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.82 mi
Kilometers
184.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.02 mi
Kilometers
231.78 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T04:28
Arrive Raoul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Rayle
GA

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

From Augusta
72 mi
01h 30m
To Raoul
72 mi
01h 30m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Commerce Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Homer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Homer Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    22 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Apple Pie Ridge Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Apple Pie Ridge Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gainesville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Gainesville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Gainesville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road 221

    24 m · 3 sec · County Road 221

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 221

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.9 mi · 19%
Homer Road
15.7 mi · 11%
Washington Road
13.6 mi · 9%
Thomson Road
11.3 mi · 8%
Main Street
10.3 mi · 7%
Commerce Road
9.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 30m from Augusta
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Raoul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Augusta and 72 miles from Raoul.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rayle

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

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

RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Raoul. Straight-line distance: 114.82 mi (184.79 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Raoul

Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia

Population2,558
Coordinates34.4495400, -83.5943400
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Raoul (-83.59434, 34.44954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.78 $24.27 $48.54
Diesel $5.62 $28.57 $57.14

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 Raoul. The current time is 04:28:42.

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.