This 137-mile drive from Walthourville, GA to Augusta, GA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 3 hours and 10 minutes to complete. With 87% of the route on highways, you'll experience a straightforward journey through Georgia's Southeast region. Budget around $21 for fuel, and plan for just one main stop along the way. The longest stretch without a break is nearly 70 miles, so keep that in mind as you plan your departure. This trip offers a practical, efficient way to travel between these two Georgia cities.
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
68.5 miles from Walthourville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25
69.9 mi
1h 24m
GA 67
18.6 mi
26m
GA 144
12.2 mi
18m
GA 119
11.1 mi
16m
West Oglethorpe Highway
7.7 mi
13m
Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.3 mi
10m
Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
9m
Liberty Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 69.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Slaten Street
93 ft·9 sec·Slaten Street
3
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
7.7 mi·13 min·West Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi·9 min·Old Sunbury Road
5
Turn left onto GA 144
2.3 mi·3 min·GA 144
6
Turn slight right onto GA 144
9.9 mi·14 min·GA 144
7
Continue on GA 119
11 mi·16 min·GA 119
8
Continue on GA 67
10 mi·14 min·GA 67
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 67
8.4 mi·11 min·GA 67
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 301 Bypass
7.3 mi·10 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
11
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.
12
Continue on US 25; GA 67
18 mi·20 min·US 25; GA 67
13
Continue on US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
7.6 mi·8 min·US 25; GA 23; GA 67; GA 121
14
Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
14 mi·15 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
15
Turn right onto US 25; GA 121
1.8 mi·2 min·US 25; GA 121
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 24; GA 121
2.1 mi·3 min·Liberty Street
17
Turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
24 mi·31 min·US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
18
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Tubman Home Road
19
Turn right onto GA 4
0.6 mi·55 sec·Milledgeville Road
20
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
21
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi·1 min·Walton Way
22
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft·12 sec·Walton Way
23
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 10-minute duration, this trip is best enjoyed as a day excursion from Walthourville to Augusta. Aim for an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and take advantage of lighter traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of just under 70 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep your fuel tank topped up, especially before embarking on the longer 69.9-mile segment on US 25, to ensure a smooth journey with the estimated $21 fuel cost.
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 68.5 miles from Walthourville, GA, or about 1h 43m 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 30 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.5 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Walthourville, 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 Walthourville, GA
This is one driving day of about 137 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Walthourville, 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 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Slaten Street
Turn right onto Slaten Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
60.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
106.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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
132.6 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|Tubman Home Road
Turn left onto Tubman Home Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.42 one way
$42.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.42
$46.85
premium
$4.70
$25.36
$50.71
diesel
$5.61
$30.25
$60.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$11.99
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.18
$8.77
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
Walthourville, GA
Late night
in Walthourville on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, GA
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
SW 1 to 7 mph1% chanceLive 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
42 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 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 87% of the 137 miles utilizing faster roads. You'll primarily be on US 25, GA 67, and GA 144, contributing to a generally smooth and direct experience. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is a 69.9-mile stretch on US 25, indicating a substantial portion where you can settle into a steady pace. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than extensive scenic detours, making it a functional choice for getting from point A to point B.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and GA 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Slaten Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Slaten Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles (US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 137 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on US 25. 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.
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: near the start (Slaten Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 84; GA 38 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles (US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
