How far is Donalsonville, GA from Clayton, AL?

The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Clayton, AL is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.2 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.94 mi
107.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.2 mi
Kilometers
125.85 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clayton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donalsonville
2026-04-18T07:06
Arrive Clayton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:43 AM to 10:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donalsonville
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
Newville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Donalsonville
45.7 mi
00h 51m
To Clayton
32.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville and Clayton.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hugh D. Broome Senior Parkway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Hugh D. Broome Senior Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2765 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Clark Circle

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Reeves Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Reeves Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 53

    13 mi · 22 min · County Road 53

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 53

    4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 53

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Eufaula Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Eufaula Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    60 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Midway Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donalsonville and Clayton.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hugh D. Broome Senior Parkway
30.4 mi · 39%
Reeves Street
24.5 mi · 31%
County Road 53
17.2 mi · 22%
Ross Clark Circle
3.37 mi · 4%
Eufaula Avenue
1.71 mi · 2%
East 3rd Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Reeves Street

Continue straight

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
00h 51m from Donalsonville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Donalsonville to Clayton?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Donalsonville and 32.5 miles from Clayton.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Donalsonville and Clayton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donalsonville and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 km).

Donalsonville

#1 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Clayton

#2 Clayton

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,829
Coordinates31.8782200, -85.4496600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: US 84 (-84.879092, 31.040396)
End: N Midway St (-85.449629, 31.87822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.78 $13.19 $26.37
Diesel $5.62 $15.52 $31.04

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Donalsonville, GA and Clayton, AL. The current time in Donalsonville is 07:06:33, although it is 06:06:33 in Clayton.

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.