How far is Dawsonville, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Dawsonville, GA to Augusta, GA is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
163.2 mi
03h 15m
Flight
139.34 mi
224.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.34 mi
Kilometers
224.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.2 mi
Kilometers
262.64 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Dawsonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dawsonville
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dawsonville
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
Lexington
GA

City in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States

From Dawsonville
81.5 mi
01h 37m
To Augusta
81.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Dawsonville and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    631 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 53

    40 m · 2 sec · State Route 53

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 53

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 53

  5. 5

    Continue on Dawsonville Highway

    13 mi · 20 min · Dawsonville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on John W Morrow Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2504 ft · 55 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Athens Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    2574 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  15. 15

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

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dawsonville 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Athens Highway
35.6 mi · 22%
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 16%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 14%
Dawsonville Highway
13 mi · 8%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 7%
Athens Road
8.39 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 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 37m from Dawsonville
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville to Augusta?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Dawsonville and 81.7 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

80 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

81 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

95 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

118 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dawsonville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 139.34 mi (224.24 km).

Dawsonville

#1 Dawsonville

City in Dawson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,465
Coordinates34.4212100, -84.1190800
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.119093, 34.421126)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.8 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.6 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

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 Dawsonville and Augusta. The current time is 21:21:43.

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.