Trip from Trion, 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

4h 41m

Distance

242.1 mi

390 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 28m ★

6 AM

4h 42m

8 AM

5h 9m

10 AM

4h 51m

12 PM

4h 48m

3 PM

4h 52m

5 PM

5h 7m

8 PM

4h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trion, GA

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consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States

Augusta, GA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 240.1-mile journey from Trion, GA, to Augusta, GA, a drive that will take approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. With a projected fuel cost of around $38, this drive offers an economical way to travel within Georgia. The route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You'll be traversing roads primarily within the Southeast region, connecting two points in the same state.

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

121.1 miles from Trion, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Carl Sanders Highway	84.9 mi	1h 30m
I 75	58.2 mi	1h 5m
Purple Heart Highway	46.9 mi	50m
Martha Berry Highway	13.3 mi	17m
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway	9.7 mi	11m
Turkey Mountain Road	7.7 mi	11m
Adairsville Highway	5.5 mi	9m
US Highway 27	4.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 84.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trion, GA and Augusta, GA.

Start on Moon Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Moon Street

Turn left onto Allgood Street

482 ft · 13 sec · Allgood Street

Turn right onto Central Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue

Turn right onto US 27; GA 1

4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 27

Continue on US 27; GA 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

Continue on US 27; GA 1

13 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 140

7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 140

2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 140

4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn slight left

514 ft · 10 sec

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on GA 140

1.1 mi · 1 min · Adairsville Highway

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 75 South: Atlanta

Merge onto I 75

58 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 247 Toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Augusta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

9.7 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 20

85 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Carl Sanders Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 199 Toward GA 28: Augusta

Keep slight right at fork

481 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

Turn straight onto GA 28

2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

Continue on GA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Greene Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · 11th Street

Turn right onto Walton Way

225 ft · 3 sec · Walton Way

Arrive at destination

Walton Way

Trip Plan

For this 240.1-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Trion, GA, to maximize daylight and allow ample time for navigating the numerous turns. Since it's a single-day drive of about 4 hours, you can afford to be flexible with your stops; perhaps plan for one main stop midway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between local roads, and aim to refuel before heading into more remote stretches if you see a good opportunity. A specific tip for this route: utilize your GPS's turn-by-turn navigation diligently, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means missing one can significantly impact your ETA.

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 121.1 miles from Trion, GA, or about 2h 28m 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 53 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 121.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Trion, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Trion, GA

This is one driving day of about 242.1 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Trion, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

121 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.

Popular next leg

Atlanta, GA to Augusta, GA

148 mi · 2h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Cartersville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Covington, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.1 miles from Trion, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 240.1

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

3 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240.1

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

0.6 mi

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.5 mi

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.8

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Caffeinated Heifer

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 205.8

Thomson, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18334434337

Visit website

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17068264700

Visit website

Morris Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067247501

Visit website

Meadow Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17067244174

Visit website

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17067243576

Visit website

Augusta Riverwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17068211754

Visit website

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+17068230440

Visit website

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17069256526

Augusta Museum of History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 240.1

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067228454

Visit website

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 0.2 and 94.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Allgood Street

Turn left onto Allgood Street

Navigation decision point

19.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road

Turn left onto GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

35.6 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

94.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m 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

$37.86 one way

$75.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$41.40	$82.79
premium	$4.70	$44.81	$89.62
diesel	$5.61	$53.45	$106.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.6	0	$25.42	$11.62
Efficient EV	60.5	0	$21.18	$9.68
EV Truck/SUV	96.8	1	$33.89	$15.49

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Trion, GA

Late night in Trion on Sunday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, GA

Late night in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

2:00 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

34 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

4h 41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This isn't your typical highway cruise; expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for the entire 4 hours and 1 minute. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads including Allgood Street, Central Avenue, and Highway 27, which means a more dynamic driving experience. There isn't a 'longest stretch' defined, suggesting consistent turns and changes in direction throughout the 240.1 miles. The road's personality is one of constant engagement, asking for your attention as you make your way across the landscape.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

26 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

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 0.2 miles in near Allgood Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 242.1 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 0.2 miles (Allgood Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (GA 140 / Turkey Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Trion, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.

Birmingham

93.8 mi in | ~1h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 242.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

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.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Relic

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Starbucks Coffee Company

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Commander Coffee

Trellis Coffee Bar

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Brash Coffee

The Caffeinated Heifer

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Morris Museum of Art

Meadow Garden

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

Augusta Riverwalk

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

Augusta Museum of History

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Trion, GA

Augusta, GA

Same local time

34 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 41m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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