How far is Sparks, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Sparks, GA to Augusta, GA is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparks and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparks and Augusta.
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Start on South Goodman Street
14 m · 8 sec · South Goodman Street
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Turn left onto West Colquitt Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Colquitt Street
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Take the ramp right
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Emery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway
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Continue on Emery Road
1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road
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Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road
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Continue on Irwinton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue on Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road
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Continue on Milledgeville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road
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Turn slight left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way
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Continue on Walton Way
86 m · 12 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 Sparks and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Colquitt Street
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Sparks and Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparks to Augusta?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Sparks and 125 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.74 one way or $69.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sparks and Sunny near Augusta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparks and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 180.65 mi (290.73 km).
#1 Sparks
Town in Cook County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,015 |
| Coordinates | 31.1668600, -83.4373800 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.90 | $83.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.32 | $98.64 |
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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