How far is Douglas, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Douglas, GA to Augusta, GA is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Augusta.
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Start on the route
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Ward Street
19 m · 9 sec · East Ward Street
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Turn left onto South Peterson Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · South Peterson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ashley Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Ashley Street
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Continue on Westgreen Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Westgreen Road
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
624 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Cromartie Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cromartie Street
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Continue on East Plum Street
140 m · 15 sec · East Plum Street
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Turn left onto East Jarman Street
127 m · 12 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
812 ft · 17 sec · West Coffee Street
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Turn slight right onto North Tallahassee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
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Continue on Uvalda Highway
16.3 mi · 26 min · Uvalda Highway
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
937 ft · 24 sec · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McIntosh Street
10 mi · 14 min · McIntosh Street
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2066 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2805 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
38.3 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
48 m · 3 sec · Lovers Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
1353 ft · 30 sec · Lovers Lane
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tubman Home Road
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Turn right onto Milledgeville Road
3140 ft · 55 sec · 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 Douglas and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
38.3 mi · 00h 56m
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 Douglas and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Augusta?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Nunez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Douglas and 90.3 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Nunez
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 Nunez.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 144.84 mi (233.1 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.5088100, -82.8498700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
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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