How far is Dawson, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Dawson, GA to Augusta, GA is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dawson and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawson and Augusta.
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Start on Vine Street Northwest
1422 ft · 30 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
3276 ft · 51 sec · Columbus Highway
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Turn right onto Plains Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Plains Highway
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Turn right onto Americus Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Americus Highway
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Continue on Americus-Dawson Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Americus-Dawson Road
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Tripp Street
733 ft · 23 sec · Tripp Street
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Continue on Crawford Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
1.8 mi · 2 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
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Continue on Riverview Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on Spaulding Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Spaulding Road
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Turn left onto Quail Drive
20.4 mi · 28 min · Quail Drive
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Take the exit left toward I-75 North: Macon
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Emery Road
1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dawson and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Fall Line Freeway
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dawson and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dawson to Augusta?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Dawson and 115.6 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dawson and Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawson and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 185.63 mi (298.75 km).
#1 Dawson
City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,124 |
| Coordinates | 31.7738200, -84.4480000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.77 | $63.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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