Augusta, GA to Dasher, GA is 220.7 miles and takes about 5h 22m via GA 56 and US 221, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads for the majority of this route. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this is a straightforward trip that can be completed in a single day. Consider this a practical option for getting from point A to point B within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.4 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 56
38.8 mi
56m
US 221
32.3 mi
45m
Nunez Road
24.1 mi
35m
Peach Orchard Road
23.4 mi
28m
Broxton Road
16.7 mi
25m
Lakeland Highway
13.9 mi
18m
South Peterson Avenue
13.6 mi
19m
Douglas Highway
11.3 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
GA 56
— 38.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Dasher, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 15th Street
2.0 mi·3 min·15th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto GA 4
0.6 mi·1 min·Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
5
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
6.6 mi·9 min·Peach Orchard Road
6
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
0.3 mi·21 sec·Nellie Drive
7
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
17 mi·19 min·Peach Orchard Road
8
Turn right
1.8 mi·3 min
9
Continue on Lovers Lane
0.3 mi·30 sec·Lovers Lane
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
118 ft·1 sec·GA 56
11
Continue on GA 56
39 mi·56 min·GA 56
12
Continue on US 1 Business; GA 4 Business
4.2 mi·6 min·South Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 57
0.4 mi·33 sec·South Main Street
14
Take the exit
138 ft·3 sec
Toward GA 297 South: Nunez
15
Turn right onto GA 297
24 mi·35 min·Nunez Road
16
Turn right onto GA 130
0.2 mi·24 sec·Pine Street
17
Turn left onto GA 130
447 ft·8 sec·Montgomery Street
18
Continue on GA 130
6.2 mi·9 min·Adams Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto 135
4.7 mi·7 min·135
20
At end of road, turn left onto 135
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Broad Street
21
Turn right onto 135
308 ft·5 sec·135
22
Continue on 1st Street
4.6 mi·8 min·1st Street
23
Continue on US 221; 135
14 mi·20 min·US 221; 135
24
Continue on US 221; GA 135
11 mi·16 min·Douglas Highway
25
Continue on US 221; GA 135
17 mi·25 min·Broxton Road
26
Turn left onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135
2.6 mi·4 min·Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31
14 mi·19 min·South Peterson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.1 mi·17 sec·South Main Street
29
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
30
Turn right onto US 221; GA 31; GA 64
18 mi·24 min·US 221; GA 31; GA 64
31
Turn slight right onto US 221; GA 31; GA 122
153 ft·6 sec·US 221; GA 31; GA 122
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn straight onto US 129; US 221; GA 11; GA 31; GA 37; GA 122
2.6 mi·4 min·US 129; US 221; GA 11; GA 31; GA 37; GA 122
33
Turn left onto US 221; GA 31; GA 135
1.0 mi·1 min·South Valdosta Road
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on US 221; GA 31
14 mi·18 min·Lakeland Highway
35
Continue on US 221; GA 31
0.8 mi·1 min·East Park Avenue
36
Turn left onto US 41; US 221; GA 7; GA 31
5.8 mi·8 min·Inner Perimeter Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
37
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
3.7 mi·4 min·US 41; GA 7
38
Turn right onto CR 359
371 ft·20 sec·Sherwood Drive
Use the right lane.
39
Turn left onto CR 320
337 ft·13 sec·Old US Highway 41 South
40
Turn right onto CR 267
155 ft·7 sec·Dasher Road
41
Turn right
205 ft·15 sec
42
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 22m drive, consider an early morning departure from Augusta to maximize daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short total distance, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a significant break is 38.8 miles on GA 56, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to surface roads, and be aware that services might be more spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $34.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.4 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dasher, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, GA
This is one driving day of about 220.7 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Augusta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on GA 56 for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 30 and 195.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
30 mi into trip|~40m in|GA 56
Enter roundabout onto GA 56
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward GA 297 South: Nunez
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GA 297 South: Nunez
5
97.7 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|GA 130 / Montgomery Street
Turn left onto GA 130 / Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
6
155.9 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn left onto US 221; GA 32; GA 135 / Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
195.3 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 221; GA 31; GA 135 / South Valdosta Road
Turn left onto US 221; GA 31; GA 135 / South Valdosta Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.58 one way
$65.17 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$35.81
$71.61
premium
$4.49
$39.03
$78.06
diesel
$4.80
$41.67
$83.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.2
0
$23.17
$10.59
Efficient EV
55.2
0
$19.31
$8.83
EV Truck/SUV
88.3
1
$30.90
$14.12
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 to 6 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Dasher, GA
Morning
in Dasher on Sunday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll encounter a mixed highway and surface road profile for this 220.7-mile drive. About 35% of the route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on these roads being 38.8 miles on GA 56. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads, which will likely offer a more rural cruising experience. Be prepared for this change in road type as you progress.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on GA 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 30 miles in near GA 56.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 220.7 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.7 miles (GA 130 / Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point.
Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. Augusta is also home to the Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs, which plays host to the Masters golf tournament.
Top landmarks
•Augusta National Golf Club — golf course in Georgia, United States
•Augusta Canal — canal in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
•Morris Museum of Art — museum in Augusta, Georgia, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 220.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on GA 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 30 miles (GA 56): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.7 miles (GA 130 / Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dasher, GA before the return drive.
