How far is Dacula, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Dacula, GA to Augusta, GA is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
131.69 mi
02h 25m
Flight
116.15 mi
186.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.69 mi
Kilometers
211.93 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dacula
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dacula
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dacula
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
Rayle
GA

Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dacula
65.8 mi
01h 12m
To Augusta
65.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winder Highway

    1251 ft · 21 sec · Winder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harbins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbins Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North: Athens

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    26.2 mi · 31 min · University Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 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 Dacula 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 20%
University Parkway
26.2 mi · 20%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 18%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 9%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 6%
Outer Loop 10
6.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 12m from Dacula
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dacula 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 Dacula to Augusta?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Dacula and 65.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dacula and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Rayle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rayle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dacula and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 116.15 mi (186.93 km).

Dacula

#1 Dacula

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Population6,477
Coordinates33.9887200, -83.8979600
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Winder Highway (-83.897948, 33.988718)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.84
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.42 $36.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.59 $41.19
Premium $4.78 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $5.62 $26.15 $52.30

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 Dacula and Augusta. The current time is 22:10:07.

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.