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Distance from Athens, GA to High Shoals, GA

Distance

15 mi

Time

23 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $3

There are 12.47 miles from Athens to High Shoals in southwest direction and 15 miles (24.14 kilometers) by car, following the GA 186 route.

Athens and High Shoals are 23 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Athens, GA to High Shoals, GA. The halfway point is Watkinsville, GA.

Athens, GA and High Shoals, GA are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 7:45 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Athens, GA

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.62 gallons of gas to cover the route between Athens, GA and High Shoals, GA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to High Shoals is $2.25.

During the route, an average car will release 12.10 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.65 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Athens, GA and High Shoals, GA

If you want to meet halfway between Athens, GA and High Shoals, GA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 33.869995 and -83.421524, or 33º 52' 11.982" N, 83º 25' 17.4864" W. This location is 7.69 miles away from Athens, GA and High Shoals, GA and it would take approximately 11 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Watkinsville, GA, situated 8 miles from Athens, GA and 7 miles from High Shoals, GA. It would take 12 minutes to go from Athens to Watkinsville and 12 minutes to go from High Shoals to Watkinsville.