How far is Savannah, GA from Lavonia, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Lavonia, GA is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.38 mi
04h 53m
Flight
199.65 mi
321.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.65 mi
Kilometers
321.3 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.38 mi
Kilometers
372.37 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lavonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Lavonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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
Augusta
GA

The third most populous city in Georgia.

From Savannah
115.8 mi
02h 26m
To Lavonia
115.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Lavonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Lavonia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 516 West, GA 21 North

    1442 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Augusta Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Augusta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Millhaven Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Millhaven Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milhaven Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milhaven Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Girard Millhaven Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Girard Millhaven Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millhaven Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Millhaven Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mike Padgett Highway

    62 m · 7 sec · Mike Padgett Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3269 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Tignall Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Tignall Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Hulin Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Hulin Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Elberton Highway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Washington Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Elbert Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Heard Street

    549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Elbert Street

    1.1 km · 50 sec · Elbert Street

  37. 37

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · College Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bowman Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Bowman Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Railroad Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Railroad Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Bowman Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Bowman Highway

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Lavonia.

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
44 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
54.5 mi · 24%
Bowman Highway
28.3 mi · 12%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 10%
Main Street
19.5 mi · 8%
Thomson Road
11 mi · 5%
Washington Road
10.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
199.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
02h 26m from Savannah
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Lavonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Lavonia?

The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Savannah and 115.6 miles from Lavonia.

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

The direct path is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Lavonia.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

79 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

104 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Lavonia. Straight-line distance: 199.65 mi (321.3 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lavonia

#2 Lavonia

City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA

Population2,187
Coordinates34.4359400, -83.1068200
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Lavonia (-83.10682, 34.43594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $34.86
Round trip
$69.71
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.86 $69.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.98 $77.95
Premium $4.78 $42.05 $84.09
Diesel $5.62 $49.49 $98.98

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 Savannah and Lavonia. The current time is 22:24:37.

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.