How far is Cordele, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Cordele, GA to Augusta, GA is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.48 mi
03h 10m
Flight
147.94 mi
238.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.94 mi
Kilometers
238.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.48 mi
Kilometers
306.55 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Cordele
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordele
2026-04-15T15:00
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordele
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
Ivey
GA

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Cordele
94.6 mi
01h 35m
To Augusta
95.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 16th Avenue East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 16th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 59 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  24. 24

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordele 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 37%
I-75 North
55.7 mi · 29%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 15%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 9%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 3%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

55.4 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ivey
01h 35m from Cordele
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cordele and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Ivey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Cordele and 95.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cordele and Sunny near Augusta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordele and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 147.94 mi (238.09 km).

Cordele

#1 Cordele

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Population10,305
Coordinates31.9635100, -83.7823900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: 16th Avenue East (-83.782391, 31.963596)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.44 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.24
13.44 gal · 50.88 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.62 $53.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.76 $59.53
Premium $4.78 $32.11 $64.22
Diesel $5.62 $37.79 $75.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordele and Augusta. The current time is 15:00:04.

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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.