How far is Cochran, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Cochran, GA to Augusta, GA is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.71 mi
02h 23m
Flight
109.6 mi
176.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.6 mi
Kilometers
176.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.71 mi
Kilometers
197.48 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Cochran
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochran
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cochran
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tennille
GA

City in Washington County, Georgia, USA

From Cochran
66.6 mi
01h 11m
To Augusta
56.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°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 Cochran and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dykes Street

    17.1 mi · 25 min · East Dykes Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-16 East: Savannah

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dublin

    999 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Dublin

    45 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Academy Avenue

    3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rowe Street

    82 m · 15 sec · Rowe Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Madison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    844 ft · 18 sec · East Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wrightsville Avenue

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Wrightsville Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Marcus Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  17. 17

    Continue on College Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · College Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Harris Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Harris Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Sparta Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sparta Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  33. 33

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 24%
East Dykes Street
17.1 mi · 14%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 13%
Wrightsville Avenue
14.9 mi · 12%
College Street
14.4 mi · 12%
Fall Line Freeway
12.3 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

26.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tennille
01h 11m from Cochran
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cochran and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Tennille is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Cochran and 56.1 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochran and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 109.6 mi (176.39 km).

Cochran

#1 Cochran

County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA

Population5,018
Coordinates32.3868300, -83.3546100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Dykes Street (-83.354529, 32.386763)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 Cochran and Augusta. The current time is 00:11:18.

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.