Augusta, KY Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Augusta, KY is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 90-mile quick runs to 286-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Augusta, KY spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
286 mi
Hopkinsville, KY
Quickest Drive
1h 8m
Florence, KY
Plan Around Augusta, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Augusta, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Augusta, KY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Augusta, KY
Driving from Augusta, KY
The typical drive from Augusta, KY covers about 188 miles and takes around 3h 46m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 286 miles (5h 31m), while the shortest is just 90 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Augusta, KY are Hopkinsville, KY (286 mi, 5h 31m) and Nicholasville, KY (90 mi, 2h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 188-mile trip from Augusta, KY, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Augusta, KY and 8 routes heading into Augusta, KY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 90 to 286 miles.
The longest mapped route from Augusta, KY covers 286 miles and takes approximately 5h 31m. Shorter options start at just 90 miles.
The average route from Augusta, KY runs about 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 188-mile trip from Augusta, KY costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Augusta, KY include Hopkinsville, KY and Nicholasville, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Augusta, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,514
Median Income
$43,854
Median Home Value
$100,700
Median Age
38.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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