How far is Cairo, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Cairo, GA to Augusta, GA is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Peach County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cairo and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo and Augusta.
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Start on 1st Avenue Northeast
82 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast
1991 ft · 51 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 38th Boulevard Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · 38th Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right
23.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto South Butler Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · South Butler Street
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left
582 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
24.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Emery Road
1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cairo and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Cairo and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cairo to Augusta?
The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Cairo and 143.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cairo and Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cairo and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 221.52 mi (356.5 km).
#1 Cairo
City in Grady County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.8775100, -84.2021400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.59 | $95.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.02 | $112.03 |
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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