How far is Lula, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Lula, GA to Augusta, GA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.68 mi
02h 36m
Flight
115.82 mi
186.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.82 mi
Kilometers
186.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.68 mi
Kilometers
224.79 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lula
2026-04-23T02:58
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lula
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
Rayle
GA

Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lula
69.8 mi
01h 18m
To Augusta
69.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lula and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    128 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Homer Road

    153 m · 16 sec · Homer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Homer Road

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Homer Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Historic Homer Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Historic Homer Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  10. 10

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 19%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 17%
Historic Homer Highway
14.4 mi · 10%
Washington Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Homer Road
10.9 mi · 8%
Commerce Road
9.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

26.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rayle
01h 18m from Lula
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lula and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lula to Augusta?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Lula and 69.9 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lula and Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Rayle

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

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

RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

100 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lula and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 115.82 mi (186.39 km).

Lula

#1 Lula

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,016
Coordinates34.3876000, -83.6662900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.666517, 34.38788)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.66 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.06
9.86 gal · 37.32 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.53 $39.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.83 $43.67
Premium $4.78 $23.56 $47.11
Diesel $5.62 $27.73 $55.45

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 Lula and Augusta. The current time is 02:58:04.

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.