How far is Claxton, GA from Macon, GA?

The driving distance from Claxton, GA to Macon, GA is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.9 mi
01h 54m
Flight
111.11 mi
178.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.11 mi
Kilometers
178.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.9 mi
Kilometers
202.62 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Claxton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claxton
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive Macon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claxton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Claxton
62.9 mi
00h 57m
To Macon
63 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claxton and Macon.

  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

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

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22: Second Street, Macon

    720 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
114 mi · 90%
North Duval Street
10.8 mi · 9%
2nd Street
0.58 mi
Mulberry Street
0.32 mi
GA 22
0.14 mi
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
00h 57m from Claxton
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Claxton and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Claxton to Macon?

The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Claxton and 63 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Claxton and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Soperton.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claxton and Macon. Straight-line distance: 111.11 mi (178.81 km).

Claxton

#1 Claxton

County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA

Population2,216
Coordinates32.1615800, -81.9040000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Macon

#2 Macon

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population152,663
Coordinates32.8406900, -83.6324000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: North Duval Street (-81.904031, 32.16158)
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.82 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.64 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Claxton and Macon. The current time is 19:19:45.

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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.