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Trip from Augusta, GA to Vienna, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
179.2 mi
288 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Augusta, GA
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Vienna, GA
Niklas Jeromin
Trip Overview
Augusta, GA to Vienna, GA is 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m via Fall Line Freeway, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that should be manageable for most vehicles. If you're looking for a direct connection with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. Plan for a single day of travel to get you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.6 miles from Augusta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 115 mi | 2h 13m |
| Deans Bridge Road | 27.6 mi | 37m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| GA 27 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 115 mi, about 2h 13m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,874 veh/hr typical · worst 2,454
Quietest
2 AM
~237 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, GA and Vienna, GA.
1
Start on Walton Way
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Walton Way
2
Turn left onto 15th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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15th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight onto GA 4
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Milledgeville Road
4
Continue on GA 4
28 mi
·
37 min
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Deans Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 540
2.4 mi
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4 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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Fall Line Freeway
10
Enter roundabout onto GA 24; GA 540
146 ft
·
1 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
11
Continue on GA 24; GA 540
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
·
7 min
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Irwinton Road
13
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Emery Road
15
Continue on US 23; US 80; US 129 Alternate; GA 19; GA 87; GA 540
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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Emery Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 112
Toward GA_27: Vienna, Hawkinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
144 ft
·
3 sec
21
Turn straight onto GA 27
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 27
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
GA 27
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 42m duration, leaving Augusta in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Vienna with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. The fuel cost is estimated at $28, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing. Pay attention to the transition from the Fall Line Freeway, as this is where the driving environment will change most significantly. It's a short enough drive that you can easily adjust your departure time based on weather or personal preference.
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 89.6 miles from Augusta, GA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115 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 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, 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 179.2 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 115 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Augusta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area #14
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
AM PM Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pinehurst Gas 'N Go Travel Center & Truck Wash
0.1 mi from route
All State Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Circle K
0.3 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Rest Area #13
1.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 175.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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15th Street
Turn left onto 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
122.7 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
6
123.7 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
175.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward GA_27: Vienna, Hawkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 112
Toward GA_27: Vienna, Hawkinsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.50 one way
$57.01 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $37.74 | $75.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Origin
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
W 1 to 5 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 5:47AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 10 at 4:36AM EDT until May 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Vienna, GA
Afternoon in Vienna on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 5:47AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 10 at 4:36AM EDT until May 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
5 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
3h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 123.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 115 miles on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning to surface roads like Deans Bridge Road and Fenns Bridge Road. Expect a substantial amount of highway cruising, likely with fewer exits and more open road until you get closer to your destination. The shift to surface streets will offer a change of pace.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Deans Bridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near 15th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 179.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
528 ft
140 ft
Total Climb
726 ft
Total Descent
547 ft
Highest Point
528 ft
~115.2 mi in
Elevation Range
388 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Augusta, GA
Full guide →Founded 1736
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
Arriving in Vienna, GA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Dooly County Courthouse — county courthouse in Vienna, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vienna, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (GA 88; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 122.7 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Vienna, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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