How far is Locust Grove, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Augusta, GA is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 Locust Grove and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Augusta.
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Start on North Jackson Street
28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto King Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · King Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on King Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · King Mill Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Jackson Road
1497 ft · 43 sec · Old Jackson Road
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Turn right onto Highway 81 East
8.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 81 East
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Turn slight right onto Keys Road
87 m · 10 sec · Keys Road
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Turn slight right onto Highway 81 East
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 East
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Continue on Highway 81 South
6 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 81 South
46 m · 5 sec · Highway 81 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 81 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
112 m · 9 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Covington Bypass Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Covington Bypass Road
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Augusta
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
20.3 mi · 22 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 Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Augusta?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 Locust Grove and 69.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 123.4 mi (198.59 km).
#1 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
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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