This 197.9-mile trip from Euharlee to Augusta, Georgia, is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 3 hours and 52 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of highways, including the Carl Sanders Highway and Purple Heart Highway, along with stretches of I-75. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it’s an economical journey. The route offers a practical way to travel within the Southeast region without requiring an overnight stay. Expect a journey that involves frequent turns as you transition between different road types.
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
99 miles from Euharlee, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi
1h 30m
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi
50m
I 75
35.9 mi
41m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi
11m
Euharlee Road Southwest
6.1 mi
10m
GA 293
3.1 mi
5m
Old Mill Road
2.7 mi
6m
Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Carl Sanders Highway
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Euharlee, GA and Augusta, GA.
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Start on Covered Bridge Road Southwest
0.4 mi·1 min·Covered Bridge Road Southwest
2
At end of road, turn right onto Euharlee Road Southwest
6.1 mi·10 min·Euharlee Road Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto GA 61; GA 113
0.3 mi·37 sec·West Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Old Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Old Mill Road
0.2 mi·59 sec·Old Mill Road
6
Turn right onto GA 293
3.1 mi·5 min·GA 293
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast
0.6 mi·1 min·Old Allatoona Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
9
Merge onto I 75
36 mi·41 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
16
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
22
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the under four-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and account for the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route. While only one major stop is officially noted, consider breaking up the 84.9-mile segment on the Carl Sanders Highway for a stretch or a quick refreshment. Keep an eye on your fuel as you transition between the main roads and local segments; the estimated $31 fuel cost is a good baseline. Being mindful of the frequent turns will help you maintain a steady pace.
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 99 miles from Euharlee, GA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 44 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 2h 2m 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 10m
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 Euharlee, 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 Euharlee, GA
This is one driving day of about 197.9 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Euharlee, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 84.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 49.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Euharlee Road Southwest
At end of road, turn right onto Euharlee Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in|Old Mill Road
Turn right onto Old Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip|~18m in|GA 293
Turn right onto GA 293
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
49.6 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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
7
49.9 mi into trip|~1h 8m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.95 one way
$61.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.84
$67.68
premium
$4.70
$36.63
$73.25
diesel
$5.61
$43.69
$87.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.4
0
$20.78
$9.50
Efficient EV
49.5
0
$17.32
$7.92
EV Truck/SUV
79.2
0
$27.71
$12.67
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Euharlee, GA
Late night
in Euharlee on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Decatur, GA
99 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 52m 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.
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...
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,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy' local drive profile, meaning you'll be making more frequent directional changes than on a pure interstate cruise. While 26% of the drive utilizes highways, much of it will feel like navigating through communities. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 84.9 miles on the Carl Sanders Highway, offering a more sustained period of driving before the local roads and turns become more prevalent. This road personality suggests a drive that keeps you engaged with the changing landscape.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on Carl Sanders Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Euharlee Road Southwest.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 197.9 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 0.4 miles (Euharlee Road Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Old Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (GA 293): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Euharlee, 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 3h 52m. Total distance: 197.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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 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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Euharlee Road Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Old Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (GA 293): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
