Origin
Louisville, GA
Afternoon in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, GA
Arian Fernandez
Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Louisville, GA to Augusta, GA is 47.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via US 1, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. You'll be on primarily highway for this trip, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 41.5 mi | 58m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Walton Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Deans Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Milledgeville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 41.5 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on US 1 Business; 4 Business
43 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Broad Street
2
Turn right onto US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachtree Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 17
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
7
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
8
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
9
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
10
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
11
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Louisville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street
Turn right onto US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
GA 4 / Walton Way
Turn right onto GA 4 / Walton Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Augusta, GA
Afternoon in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 1 to 7 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
82°F
Blythe, GA
24 mi in
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
45 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
1h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect a good portion of your journey to be on US 1, which offers a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.5 miles on US 1, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving. The road character should feel familiar to anyone accustomed to traveling on US highways, offering a direct and predictable path.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.5 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and 15th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Augusta, GA
Full guide →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.
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 Business; US 221; GA 4 Business; GA 24 / Peachtree Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 1; GA 4; GA 17 / Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (GA 4 / Deans Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Augusta, GA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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