How far is Dalton, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Augusta, GA is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.35 mi
03h 47m
Flight
193.4 mi
311.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.4 mi
Kilometers
311.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.35 mi
Kilometers
381.97 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Dalton
117.9 mi
01h 53m
To Augusta
119.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°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 Dalton and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cuyler Street

    139 m · 26 sec · West Cuyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Thornton Avenue

    3083 ft · 1 min · South Thornton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Bypass

    1.1 km · 52 sec · South Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  19. 19

    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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 36%
South Bypass
81.6 mi · 34%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 20%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 4%
South Dixie Road
5.16 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 53m from Dalton
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Augusta?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Dalton and 119.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 193.4 mi (311.25 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,853
Coordinates34.7698000, -84.9702200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cuyler Street (-84.97022, 34.76984)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $33.15
Round trip
$66.31
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.15 $66.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.07 $74.14
Premium $4.78 $39.99 $79.98
Diesel $5.62 $47.07 $94.15

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 Dalton and Augusta. The current time is 23:30:10.

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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.