How far is Lookout Mountain, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Lookout Mountain, GA to Augusta, GA is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lookout Mountain and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lookout Mountain and Augusta.
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Start on Lula Lake Road
139 m · 18 sec · Lula Lake Road
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Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail
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Continue on Ochs Highway Extension
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway Extension
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Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue
112 m · 8 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Continue on West 40th Street
2795 ft · 1 min · West 40th Street
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Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard
128 m · 11 sec · Alton Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 38th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street
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Continue on East 37th Street
1864 ft · 41 sec · East 37th Street
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Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rossville Boulevard
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Continue on Chickamauga Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
102.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 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 Lookout Mountain 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy leaving Lookout Mountain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lookout Mountain to Augusta?
The road trip is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Lookout Mountain and 136 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy around Lookout Mountain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinehurst.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 219.49 mi (353.24 km).
#1 Lookout Mountain
City in Walker County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,568 |
| Coordinates | 34.9775800, -85.3577400 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| 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: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.48 | $106.97 |
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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