How far is it from Lexington, GA, to Athens, ?

The distance between Lexington, GA, and Athens, is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington, GA, to Athens, ?

The drive from Lexington, GA, to Athens, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Lexington, GA, to Athens, ?

The fastest route from Lexington, GA, to Athens, covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Athens from Lexington, GA?

Athens lies roughly to the west of Lexington, GA.

Are there charging stations between Lexington, GA and Athens?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lexington, GA to Athens, including Beechwood Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); CircleK - Athens, GA (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Lexington, GA Athens

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Lexington, GA to Athens takes about 30 min via US 78; GA 10; GA 22. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 18 mi

1 Depart left onto Platt Street 112 yd
2 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Athens Road 9 mi
4 Continue straight onto Lexington Road 6 mi
5 Continue straight onto Lexington Highway 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Lexington Road 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Oconee Street 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Oak Street 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Oconee Street 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Williams Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Baldwin Street 165 yd
12 Turn left onto East Campus Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Cemetery Street 80 yd
14 Turn left 1 mi
15 Arrive

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The return trip from Athens to Lexington, GA covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Beechwood Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA, 30606250 kW
Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1791 Oconee Connector, Athens, GA, 30606250 kW
CircleK - Athens, GACCS · 290 US Highway 29 N, Athens, GA, 30601150 kW
FACILITIES MANG LIBRARY CHARG 1CCS, CHAdeMO · 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606150 kW
FACILITIES MANG LIBRARY CHARG 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606150 kW

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Athens, GA → Winterville, GA8 mi · 20 min Athens, GA → Watkinsville, GA9 mi · 20 min Athens, GA → Hoschton, GA33 mi · 50 min Athens, GA → Alto, GA45 mi · 1 h 5 min Athens, GA → Cornelia, GA45 mi · 1 h Athens, GA → Nicholson, GA14 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Lexington, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState}?: The distance between Lexington, GA, {fromState} and Athens, {toState} is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState}?: The drive from Lexington, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Lexington, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lexington, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState} covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Athens from Lexington, GA?: Athens lies roughly to the west of Lexington, GA.
Are there charging stations between Lexington, GA and Athens?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lexington, GA to Athens, including Beechwood Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); CircleK - Athens, GA (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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