How far is Augusta, GA from Sparks, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Sparks, GA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.43 mi
01h 28m
Flight
51.4 mi
82.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.4 mi
Kilometers
82.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.43 mi
Kilometers
97.25 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparks
Tue, Nov 10, 1:04 PM EST
Return by in Augusta
Tue, Nov 10, 2:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-11-10T11:35
Arrive Sparks
Tue, Nov 10, 1:04 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EST
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
Wrens
GA

City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Augusta
30.2 mi
00h 44m
To Sparks
30.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Sparta Davisboro Road

    7.5 mi · 18 min · South Sparta Davisboro Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sparta Davisboro Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 46%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 27%
South Sparta Davisboro Road
7.45 mi · 12%
Fall Line Freeway
2.98 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.39 mi · 4%
15th Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Deans Bridge Road

Continue on Deans Bridge Road

27.6 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrens
00h 44m from Augusta
Leave By
3:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Sparks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Wrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Augusta and 30.3 miles from Sparks.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrens

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

117 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 51.4 mi (82.72 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 Sparks

Sparks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0879300, -82.7376400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Sparks (-82.73764, 33.08793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.47 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $3.94 $8.40 $16.80
Premium $4.39 $9.34 $18.68
Diesel $5.59 $11.91 $23.82

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Sparks. The current time is 11:35:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.