How far is Claxton, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Claxton, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
230.77 mi
03h 39m
Flight
185.16 mi
297.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.16 mi
Kilometers
297.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.77 mi
Kilometers
371.39 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Claxton
Wed, May 13, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claxton
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Johns Creek
Wed, May 13, 2:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claxton
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Claxton
115.3 mi
01h 49m
To Johns Creek
115.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Claxton and Johns Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claxton and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on North Duval Street

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North Duval Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Macon

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    114.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claxton and Johns Creek.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
114 mi · 50%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 9%
North Duval Street
10.8 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

114 mi · 02h 02m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
185.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 49m from Claxton
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Claxton and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claxton to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Claxton and 115.5 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Claxton and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claxton and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 185.16 mi (297.98 km).

Claxton

#1 Claxton

County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA

Population2,216
Coordinates32.1615800, -81.9040000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: North Duval Street (-81.904031, 32.16158)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.49
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.24 $64.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.05 $72.10
Premium $4.78 $38.89 $77.79
Diesel $5.62 $45.78 $91.56

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Claxton and Johns Creek. The current time is 22:33:40.

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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.