How far is McDonough, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from McDonough, GA to Augusta, GA is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Town in Greene County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonough and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonough and Augusta.
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Start on Atlanta Street
39 m · 11 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn left onto Keys Ferry Street
2580 ft · 1 min · Keys Ferry Street
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Continue on Highway 81 East
10.9 mi · 15 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 McDonough 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 McDonough and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonough to Augusta?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 69.4 miles from McDonough and 66.5 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonough and Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Siloam
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 Siloam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonough and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 125.21 mi (201.51 km).
#1 McDonough
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,582 |
| Coordinates | 33.4473400, -84.1468600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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