Traveling from Chattanooga Valley to Augusta covers 264.3 miles across the heart of Georgia. You can expect about 5 hours of driving time, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. With a fuel budget of approximately $41, the trip is quite cost-effective for a solo driver or a small group. You will navigate a mix of major interstates and state highways, transitioning through the Southeast region. Because the duration is relatively short, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination by evening. This route is a straightforward, practical link between the northwestern corner of the state and the eastern border.
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
132.2 miles from Chattanooga Valley, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
102.6 mi
1h 53m
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi
1h 30m
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi
50m
Battlefield Parkway
11 mi
15m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi
11m
Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Washington Road
2.4 mi
4m
GA 193
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 102.6 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga Valley, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on Allgood Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Allgood Road
2
Continue on Mountain View Circle
0.1 mi·34 sec·Mountain View Circle
3
Turn right onto South Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Avenue
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Turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Chattanooga Valley Road
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Turn right onto Happy Valley Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Happy Valley Road
6
Turn left onto GA 193
0.6 mi·58 sec·GA 193
7
Turn right onto GA 2
11 mi·15 min·Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 75 South
9
Merge onto I 75
103 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 247Toward I 20: Augusta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: AugustaUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 20
9.7 mi·11 min·Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 20
47 mi·50 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 199Toward GA 28: Augusta
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Keep slight right at fork
481 ft·11 sec
17
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.4 mi·4 min·Washington Road
18
Turn straight onto GA 28
2.7 mi·3 min·Calhoun Expressway
19
Continue on GA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Greene Street
20
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
21
Turn right onto Walton Way
225 ft·3 sec·Walton Way
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Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour trek, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion on the busier stretches of I-75. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle, keeping your $41 budget in mind. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace if you hit unexpected delays on the Carl Sanders or Purple Heart highways. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 102.6-mile stretch on I-75 to ensure you don't run low before reaching the next service exit. Planning your one major stop near the midpoint of the drive will help you maintain steady energy levels until you arrive in Augusta.
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 132.2 miles from Chattanooga Valley, GA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 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 58 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chattanooga Valley, 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 Chattanooga Valley, GA
This is one driving day of about 264.3 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Chattanooga Valley, 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 I 75 for about 102.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 116.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|South Avenue
Turn right onto South Avenue
Navigation decision point
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13.5 mi into trip|~22m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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116 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
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 247
Toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
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116.3 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Augusta
5
116.9 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|I 20 / Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge onto I 20 / Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.33 one way
$82.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$45.19
$90.38
premium
$4.70
$48.92
$97.83
diesel
$5.61
$58.35
$116.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.3
0
$27.75
$12.69
Efficient EV
66.1
0
$23.13
$10.57
EV Truck/SUV
105.7
1
$37.00
$16.92
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Chattanooga Valley, GA
Morning
in Chattanooga Valley on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live 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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 118.5
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$5
near mile 100.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 264.3-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed interstate travel with local highway navigation. You will spend roughly 48% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being a 102.6-mile run on I-75. As you transition from the interstate onto the Carl Sanders Highway and the Purple Heart Highway, the pace of the drive shifts noticeably. You should be prepared for the change in road character as you move away from the heavy traffic of the interstate system. Expect a blend of fast-paced lanes and more localized road segments that require your full attention behind the wheel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 264.3 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 0.5 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chattanooga Valley, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 264.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Augusta, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Augusta, GA before the return drive.
