How far is Chickamauga, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Chickamauga, GA to Augusta, GA is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
257.62 mi
04h 11m
Flight
212.8 mi
342.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.8 mi
Kilometers
342.47 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.62 mi
Kilometers
414.6 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Chickamauga
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chickamauga
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chickamauga
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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Chickamauga
132.2 mi
02h 05m
To Augusta
125.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    109 m · 19 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Cove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lee Avenue

    1047 ft · 39 sec · Lee Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    117 m · 18 sec · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thomas Avenue

    1248 ft · 45 sec · Thomas Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Terri Lane

    611 ft · 24 sec · Terri Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamel Drive

    1038 ft · 36 sec · Hamel Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamel Drive

    778 ft · 27 sec · Hamel Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee-Gordon Mill Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Lee-Gordon Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Osburn Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Osburn Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    102.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
103 mi · 40%
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 33%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 18%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 4%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 1%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 53m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
212.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
02h 05m from Chickamauga
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chickamauga and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Chickamauga and 125.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.1 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 4 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Lithonia
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chickamauga and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 212.8 mi (342.47 km).

Chickamauga

#1 Chickamauga

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates34.8711900, -85.2907900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.291238, 34.871149)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.41 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.01
18.18 gal · 68.82 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.01 $72.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.26 $80.52
Premium $4.78 $43.43 $86.86
Diesel $5.62 $51.12 $102.24

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 Chickamauga and Augusta. The current time is 00:38:28.

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.