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

The driving distance from Clayton, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
89.27 mi
01h 35m
Flight
74.21 mi
119.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.21 mi
Kilometers
119.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sat, May 2, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Sat, May 2, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-05-02T13:06
Arrive Johns Creek
Sat, May 2, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Lula
GA

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Clayton
44.3 mi
00h 47m
To Johns Creek
44.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    23 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Savannah Street

    1157 ft · 44 sec · East Savannah Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 441 South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 441 South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Lanier Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming

    732 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Buford Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Buford Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Buford Drive

    962 ft · 19 sec · Buford Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grove Point Road

    999 ft · 48 sec · Grove Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 441 South
31.2 mi · 35%
Lanier Parkway
20.2 mi · 23%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.24 mi · 8%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.28 mi · 6%
McGinnis Ferry Road
4.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lula
00h 47m from Clayton
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Rain Showers near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Clayton and 44.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Rain Showers near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lula

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lula, 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 Lula.

RAIL

Gainesville

19 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

37 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

93 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 74.21 mi (119.43 km).

Clayton

#1 Clayton

County seat in Rabun County, Georgia, USA

Population2,103
Coordinates34.8781500, -83.4009900
Altitude588
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: South Main Street (-83.400839, 34.878135)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.95
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.48 $24.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.78 $15.05 $30.10
Diesel $5.62 $17.72 $35.43

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Johns Creek. The current time is 13:06:02.

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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.