How far is Clarkesville, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Clarkesville, GA to Augusta, GA is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkesville and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkesville and Augusta.
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Start on Madison Street
31 m · 10 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Louise Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · East Louise Drive
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Continue on Toccoa Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Toccoa Highway
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
528 ft · 7 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on North Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left
3197 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 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 Clarkesville and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 Clarkesville and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkesville to Augusta?
The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Tignall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Clarkesville and 73.3 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkesville and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Tignall
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 Tignall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkesville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 118.73 mi (191.08 km).
#1 Clarkesville
City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 34.6126000, -83.5248900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
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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