How far is Dalton, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Augusta, GA is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.56 mi
02h 00m
Flight
83.76 mi
134.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.76 mi
Kilometers
134.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.56 mi
Kilometers
166.66 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Tue, May 5, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-04T23:07
Arrive Augusta
Tue, May 5, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Washington
GA

City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
51.7 mi
01h 00m
To Augusta
51.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · East Sunset Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Comer Road

    12.8 mi · 23 min · Comer Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Road

    1243 ft · 16 sec · Athens Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 26%
Lexington Road
16 mi · 15%
Comer Road
12.8 mi · 12%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 11%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.12 mi · 2%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 00m from Dalton
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Dalton and 51.8 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 Washington.

RAIL

Clemson

106 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Gainesville

117 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 83.76 mi (134.8 km).

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#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,368
Coordinates34.1659400, -83.1704300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 191 (-83.170425, 34.165945)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.92
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.46 $28.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.17 $32.33
Premium $4.78 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.62 $20.53 $41.06

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Augusta. The current time is 23:07:25.

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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.