How far is Clipper, GA from Jasper, GA?

The driving distance from Clipper, GA to Jasper, GA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.5 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.17 mi
16.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.11 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Clipper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clipper
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clipper
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Talking Rock
GA

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Clipper
6.3 mi
00h 08m
To Jasper
6.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clipper and Jasper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clipper and Jasper.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Perrow Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Perrow Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Perrow Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perrow Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Perrow Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway

    1337 ft · 22 sec · Perrow Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    776 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    80 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto APD Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · APD Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    143 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South East Street

    55 m · 8 sec · South East Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clipper and Jasper.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
APD Highway
5.3 mi · 42%
Perrow Highway
2.49 mi · 20%
West Church Street
1.71 mi · 14%
South East Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

APD Highway

Merge slight left onto APD Highway

5.21 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talking Rock
00h 08m from Clipper
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clipper and Sunny near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clipper to Jasper?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Talking Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Clipper and 6.2 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clipper and Sunny near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Talking Rock

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

80 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

108 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clipper and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.37 km).

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#1 Clipper

Clipper is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5425900, -84.5829900
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States

Population4,037
Coordinates34.4678700, -84.4290900
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 136 (-84.5829, 34.542661)
End: South East Street (-84.429044, 34.467891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.49
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.74 $3.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.78 $2.10 $4.20
Diesel $5.62 $2.47 $4.95

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clipper and Jasper. The current time is 05:08:49.

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.