This straightforward 101-mile drive from Claxton, GA to Augusta, GA takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. Primarily utilizing US 25, this route offers a direct connection within the Southeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $16, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The drive is focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or overnight needs. It's a practical option when you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Claxton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
69.9 mi
1h 24m
North Duval Street
19.8 mi
28m
Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.9 mi
6m
Liberty Street
2.1 mi
3m
15th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi
2m
Walton Way
0.9 mi
1m
Milledgeville Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 69.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claxton, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 25; US 301; GA 73
20 mi·28 min·North Duval Street
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto US 25 Bypass
4.9 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Merge onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
4.4 mi·5 min·US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 25; GA 67
18 mi·20 min·US 25; GA 67
5
Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7.6 mi·8 min·US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
6
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
14 mi·15 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
7
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 121
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·Liberty Street
9
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
10
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
11
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
12
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
13
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
14
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
15
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over two hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, whether it's a morning start to arrive in Augusta by lunchtime or an afternoon departure. Plan for one brief stop if needed, as the longest stretch is under 70 miles, minimizing the need for frequent breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Augusta, and remember the estimated fuel cost is $16. A good tip for this route is to check traffic conditions on US 25 before you leave Claxton, as it's the primary artery for the majority of your travel.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Claxton, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.9 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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Claxton, 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 Claxton, GA
This is one driving day of about 101 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Claxton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 69.9 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 97.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.8 mi into trip|~28m in|US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Turn left onto US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
24.7 mi into trip|~35m in|US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Merge onto US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
70.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
96.7 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
4
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Turn right onto GA 4 / Milledgeville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.79 one way
$31.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.27
$34.54
premium
$4.70
$18.69
$37.39
diesel
$5.61
$22.30
$44.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.85
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.84
$4.04
EV Truck/SUV
40.4
0
$14.14
$6.46
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Claxton, GA
Morning
in Claxton on Sunday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Morning
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
1 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
2h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 101-mile trip, with 74% of the drive taking place on main roads like US 25. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 69.9 miles on US 25, offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a highway feel, allowing for steady progress towards Augusta. While specific scenic changes aren't detailed, the profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient road design rather than winding, rural byways.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on US 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and North Duval Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in near US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Claxton, GA to Augusta, GA is easy. At 2h 11m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 miles (US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty 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.
The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles (US 25 Bypass / Veterans Memorial Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 miles (US 25; GA 24; GA 121 / Liberty Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
