How far is Clayton, GA from Augusta, GA?
The driving distance from Clayton, GA to Augusta, GA is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Augusta.
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Start on South Main Street
23 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Savannah Street
1157 ft · 44 sec · East Savannah Street
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Turn right onto Highway 441 South
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 441 South
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Toccoa Highway
1043 ft · 25 sec · Toccoa Highway
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
528 ft · 7 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Elbert Street
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Continue on Heard Street
549 ft · 7 sec · Heard Street
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Continue on Elbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elbert Street
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Continue on Washington Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Washington Highway
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Continue on Elberton Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Elberton Highway
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Continue on North Hulin Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hulin Avenue
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Continue on Tignall Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Tignall Road
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Continue on Tignall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Tignall Road
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Turn left
3197 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 29 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walton Way
69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Augusta?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Elberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Clayton and 82.3 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Elberton
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 Elberton.
Clemson
Toccoa
Gainesville
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 126.88 mi (204.19 km).
#1 Clayton
County seat in Rabun County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 34.8781500, -83.4009900 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
The third most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 197,166 |
| Coordinates | 33.4709700, -81.9748400 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $3.96 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
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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