How far is Alto, GA from Clinton, SC?
The driving distance from Alto, GA to Clinton, SC is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alto and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alto and Clinton.
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Start on Gainesville Highway
18 m · 7 sec · Gainesville Highway
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Turn left onto B C Grant Road
1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road
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Turn left onto Wilbanks Road
1368 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road
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Turn right onto Tommy Irwin Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Merge slight right
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
1867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
37.6 mi · 43 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley
1671 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
20.7 mi · 22 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Clinton
1073 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 308
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 308
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Continue on North Broad Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
37.6 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alto and Clear near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alto to Clinton?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Alto and 60.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alto and Clear near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 96.44 mi (155.21 km).
#1 Alto
City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.4673200, -83.5737800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,304 |
| Coordinates | 34.4726300, -81.8806600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-81.88066, 34.47263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $17.43 | $34.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $19.46 | $38.91 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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