How far is Clayton, AL from Donalsonville, GA?

The driving distance from Clayton, AL to Donalsonville, GA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.38 mi
02h 03m
Flight
66.94 mi
107.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.38 mi
Kilometers
147.06 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Clayton
45.7 mi
01h 01m
To Donalsonville
45.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Donalsonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Donalsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Midway Street

    35 m · 7 sec · North Midway Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    37 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Eufaula Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Eufaula Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    38 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 53

    17.2 mi · 29 min · County Road 53

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Clark Circle

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2764 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 48 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

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    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Donalsonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
31.8 mi · 35%
County Road 53
25.2 mi · 28%
Ross Clark Circle
3.39 mi · 4%
Eufaula Avenue
1.72 mi · 2%
North Midway Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 53

Turn right onto County Road 53

17.2 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
01h 01m from Clayton
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Donalsonville?

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Clayton and 45.7 miles from Donalsonville.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clayton and Donalsonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Donalsonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Donalsonville. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 km).

Clayton

#1 Clayton

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,829
Coordinates31.8782200, -85.4496600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Donalsonville

#2 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton (-85.44966, 31.87822)
End: Donalsonville (-84.87909, 31.04046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.23 $24.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.76 $27.51
Premium $4.63 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.42 $17.49 $34.98

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 Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clayton, AL and Donalsonville, GA. The current time in Clayton is 08:38:49, although it is 09:38:49 in Donalsonville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.