How far is Irondale, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Irondale, GA to Augusta, GA is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 40m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irondale and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irondale and Augusta.
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Start on Point View Drive
2005 ft · 1 min · Point View Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Forest Trace
653 ft · 29 sec · Lake Forest Trace
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Turn slight right
638 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Mundys Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mundys Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2501 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Noah's Ark Road
5 mi · 8 min · Noah's Ark Road
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Turn right onto Jodeco Road
2990 ft · 59 sec · Jodeco Road
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Turn left onto Hudson Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hudson Bridge Road
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Continue on Eagles Landing Parkway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Eagles Landing Parkway
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Turn left
1033 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
76 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 1 min
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Steam Mill Expressway
38 m · 2 sec · Steam Mill Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Steam Mill Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway
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Continue on Stockbridge Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockbridge Highway
56 m · 3 sec · Stockbridge Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockbridge Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Stockbridge Highway
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Turn left onto McDonough Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · McDonough Road
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Take the exit right toward I 20 East, US 278 East, GA 20 East: Augusta
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
32 mi · 34 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 Irondale 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.
Sunny leaving Irondale and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irondale to Augusta?
The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 75.8 miles from Irondale and 84.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irondale and 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.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irondale and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 137.39 mi (221.11 km).
#1 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,446 |
| Coordinates | 33.4806700, -84.3588100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
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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