How far is Clarkston, GA from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance from Clarkston, GA to Savannah, GA is about 253 miles (407.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253 mi
03h 42m
Flight
217.62 mi
350.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.62 mi
Kilometers
350.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253 mi
Kilometers
407.16 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Clarkston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkston
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Dudley
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Clarkston
126.3 mi
01h 51m
To Savannah
126.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Savannah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Savannah.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    17 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue

    3219 ft · 1 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mell Avenue

    44 m · 7 sec · Mell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1102 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 285 South

    904 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    164.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    3222 ft · 53 sec · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    680 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Bay Street

    1124 ft · 22 sec · West Bay Street

  17. 17

    Turn uturn

    36 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkston and Savannah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
165 mi · 65%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 24%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.7 mi · 5%
I 675 South
1.09 mi
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

164 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dudley
01h 51m from Clarkston
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarkston and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Savannah?

The road trip is about 253 miles (407.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Clarkston and 126.8 miles from Savannah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarkston and Partly Sunny near Savannah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 217.62 mi (350.22 km).

Clarkston

#1 Clarkston

Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population12,627
Coordinates33.8095500, -84.2396400
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Savannah

#2 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-84.239713, 33.809448)
End: (-81.099864, 32.083447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.79 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
17.86 gal · 67.58 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $4.78 $42.67 $85.34
Diesel $5.62 $50.22 $100.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarkston and Savannah. The current time is 22:50:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.