How far is Decatur, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Decatur, GA to Augusta, GA is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Augusta.
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Start on the route
88 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
95 m · 10 sec · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1030 ft · 33 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto East Trinity Place
810 ft · 20 sec · East Trinity Place
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Continue on South Candler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Candler Street
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Continue on Candler Road Northeast
638 ft · 15 sec · Candler Road Northeast
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Continue on Candler Road Southeast
2.9 mi · 6 min · Candler Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 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 Decatur and Augusta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur 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 Decatur to Augusta?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Decatur and 72.3 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 135.2 mi (217.58 km).
#1 Decatur
County seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 25,655 |
| Coordinates | 33.7748300, -84.2963100 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.54 | $45.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.63 | $57.25 |
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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