Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lavonia, GA
Enam Sape
Ashland, GA
Jamie Kimball
Lavonia, GA to Ashland, GA is 17.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Ernest Vandiver Highway and GA 59, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Georgia. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll mostly stick to surface roads, making it a straightforward drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Vandiver Highway | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| GA 59 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Jones Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sandy Cross Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Federal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lavonia, GA and Ashland, GA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto GA 59
Turn right onto GA 17
Take the exit
Turn left
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Turn left onto GA 51
Continue on GA 51
Turn sharp right onto GA 59
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto GA 59 / West Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto GA 17 / Jones Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward GA 51: Homer, Franklin Springs, Royston, Elberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto GA 51 / Old Federal Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto GA 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| premium | $4.49 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lavonia on Monday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Ashland on Monday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 15% of the route being highway. You'll experience a 12.7-mile stretch on Ernest Vandiver Highway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a more local driving feel for the majority of this trip.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 59 / West Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 59 / West Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (GA 17 / Jones Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
284 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
865 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lavonia, GA and Ashland, GA, road signs point toward Franklin Springs, Royston and Elberton.
Franklin Springs
Royston
Elberton
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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