How far is Jackson, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Augusta, GA is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.05 mi
02h 10m
Flight
115.52 mi
185.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.52 mi
Kilometers
185.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.05 mi
Kilometers
212.51 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Siloam
GA

Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA

From Jackson
66 mi
01h 05m
To Augusta
66.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Warren Street

    1212 ft · 39 sec · South Warren Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Madison Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 East: Augusta

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    1.3 km · 52 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 64%
Madison Street
22.2 mi · 17%
East 3rd Street
17.5 mi · 13%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 2%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 2%
Purple Heart Highway
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siloam
01h 05m from Jackson
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Augusta?

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Siloam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Jackson and 66.1 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Siloam

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 115.52 mi (185.91 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-83.966015, 33.294415)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.64 $41.28
Premium $4.78 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $5.62 $26.21 $52.42

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 Jackson and Augusta. The current time is 22:49:46.

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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.