How far is Clinton, SC from West Point, GA?
The driving distance from Clinton, SC to West Point, GA is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 00m.
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.
Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and West Point.
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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
104.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point, Pine Mountain
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
117 m · 17 sec · West 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and West Point.
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
105 mi · 01h 55m
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 Clinton and Sunny near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to West Point?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Clinton and 128.3 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.61 one way or $71.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Braselton
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 Braselton.
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Toccoa
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and West Point. Straight-line distance: 219.53 mi (353.3 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 West Point
City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 32.8779100, -85.1832700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-85.18327, 32.87791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $3.94 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $43.47 | $86.93 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $52.83 | $105.67 |
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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