Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
170 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Joshua Brown
The drive from Clayton, GA to Macon, GA covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Savannah Street, Highway 441 South, Tommy Irwin Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Clayton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 170 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clayton, GA to Macon, GA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clayton, GA to Macon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Savannah Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 441 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornelia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lanier Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, GA and Macon, GA.
Start on South Main Street
Turn right onto East Savannah Street
Turn right onto Highway 441 South
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
Continue on Cornelia Highway
Continue on Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
Take the exit slight right toward US 23, GA 87: Riverside Drive
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
Turn right onto Spring Street
Continue on Spring Street
Turn left onto Mulberry Street
Continue on Mulberry Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clayton, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clayton, GA
This is one driving day of about 170 miles and 3h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Clayton, GA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Clayton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Macon, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macon, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.51 one way
$53.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.98 | $63.96 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $37.64 | $75.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Clayton on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Macon on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Cleveland, TN
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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