How far is Augusta, GA from West Point, GA?
The driving distance from Augusta, GA to West Point, GA is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and West Point.
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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
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
13.9 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point, Pine Mountain
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
117 m · 17 sec · West 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and West Point.
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
85.2 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to West Point?
The road trip is about 223.5 miles (359.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Augusta and 111.8 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.25 one way or $62.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and West Point. Straight-line distance: 190.01 mi (305.79 km).
#1 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Point
City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 32.8779100, -85.1832700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-85.18327, 32.87791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.94 | $69.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.37 | $88.75 |
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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