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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.52 mi
04h 18m
Flight
219.49 mi
353.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.49 mi
Kilometers
353.24 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.52 mi
Kilometers
433.75 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, May 31, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lookout Mountain
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lookout Mountain
2026-05-30T20:54
Arrive Augusta
Sun, May 31, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lookout Mountain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinehurst
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Lookout Mountain
133.6 mi
02h 09m
To Augusta
136 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lula Lake Road

    139 m · 18 sec · Lula Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Riding Hood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Red Riding Hood Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Ochs Highway Extension

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ochs Highway Extension

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tennessee Avenue

    112 m · 8 sec · Tennessee Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West 40th Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · West 40th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alton Park Boulevard

    128 m · 11 sec · Alton Park Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 38th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 37th Street

    1864 ft · 41 sec · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Rossville Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rossville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chickamauga Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chickamauga Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Battlefield Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    102.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
103 mi · 38%
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 31%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 17%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 4%
Battlefield Parkway
6.32 mi · 2%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
219.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 09m from Lookout Mountain
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pinehurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.8 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Pinehurst
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinehurst.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lookout Mountain and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 219.49 mi (353.24 km).

Lookout Mountain

#1 Lookout Mountain

City in Walker County, Georgia, United States

Population1,568
Coordinates34.9775800, -85.3577400
Altitude549
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Lula Lake Road (-85.357571, 34.977484)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.34
19.02 gal · 72 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lookout Mountain and Augusta. The current time is 20:54:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.