How far is Augusta, GA from Sparta, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Sparta, GA is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Sparta.
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Start on Walton Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Walton Way
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Turn straight
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Street
1049 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street
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Turn slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 80: Camak
1255 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Railroad Street
1448 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn slight left onto Legion Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Macon Highway
22.9 mi · 33 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
1711 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right
28 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Sparta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
33.7 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Sparta?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Augusta and 35.4 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Augusta and Sunny near Sparta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 59.33 mi (95.49 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparta
Town in and the county seat of Hancock County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,220 |
| Coordinates | 33.2757000, -82.9762600 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-82.97626, 33.2757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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