How far is Augusta, GA from Springfield, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Springfield, GA is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
178.1 mi
03h 23m
Flight
151.75 mi
244.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.1 mi
Kilometers
286.63 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-23T03:39
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
88.9 mi
01h 41m
To Springfield
89.2 mi
01h 41m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Woodstock

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 92

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Springfield Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Springfield Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Caliber Court

    126 m · 18 sec · Caliber Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caliber Court

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 48%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 26%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 6%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 5%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 4%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
6.81 mi · 4%
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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 41m from Augusta
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Augusta and 89.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 151.75 mi (244.21 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population4,063
Coordinates34.0945400, -84.5085400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Springfield (-84.50854, 34.09454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 Springfield. The current time is 03:39:42.

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.