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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.65 mi
03h 59m
Flight
180.65 mi
290.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.65 mi
Kilometers
290.73 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.65 mi
Kilometers
400.17 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Sparks
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparks
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparks
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Sparks
123.7 mi
01h 59m
To Augusta
125 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Sparks and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Goodman Street

    14 m · 8 sec · South Goodman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Colquitt Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Colquitt Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    160 m · 15 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Emery Road

    1736 ft · 35 sec · Emery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    43 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3152 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fenns Bridge Road

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Deans Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Deans Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Walton Way

  25. 25

    Continue on Walton Way

    86 m · 12 sec · Walton Way

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Colquitt Street
116 mi · 46%
Fall Line Freeway
70.5 mi · 28%
South Main Street
29.2 mi · 12%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.5 mi · 7%
Irwinton Road
5.97 mi · 2%
Emery Highway
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 59m from Sparks
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Sparks

#1 Sparks

Town in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population2,015
Coordinates31.1668600, -83.4373800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: South Goodman Street (-83.437341, 31.166862)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.21 L · about $34.74
Round trip
$69.48
17.54 gal · 66.42 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparks and Augusta. The current time is 00:44:31.

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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.