How far is Clinton, SC from Alto, GA?
The driving distance from Clinton, SC to Alto, GA is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Alto.
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Start on East Carolina Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 308
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 308
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Continue on State Highway 308
139 m · 9 sec · State Highway 308
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Take the ramp right
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto McCarter Road
2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Easley Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1238 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Jones Street
12.8 mi · 17 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto Toccoa Bypass
11.4 mi · 13 min · Toccoa Bypass
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Continue straight
3236 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Turn left onto Wilbanks Road
1462 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto B C Grant Road
1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road
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Turn right onto Gainesville Highway
18 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Easley Highway
Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Alto?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Clinton and 61 miles from Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
Clemson
Greenville
Toccoa
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Alto. Straight-line distance: 96.44 mi (155.21 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,304 |
| Coordinates | 34.4726300, -81.8806600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alto
City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.4673200, -83.5737800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alto (-83.57378, 34.46732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $4.08 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $19.60 | $39.19 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $26.32 | $52.65 |
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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