Origin
Warner Robins, GA
Afternoon in Warner Robins on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warner Robins, GA to Clayton, GA
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
204.4 mi
329 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Clayton, GA covers 204.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 23, Lanier Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.71 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
102.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 204.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.3 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 204.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
82.4 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
92.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
110.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
8
128.7 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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I 985 / Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Towns Along This Route
Between Warner Robins, GA and Clayton, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Atlanta.
Greenville
82.4 mi in
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~1h 35m
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via I 675
Atlanta
110.4 mi in
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~2h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 59.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 23 | 30.8 mi | 39m |
| Lanier Parkway | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Cornelia Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner Robins, GA and Clayton, GA.
1
Start on Trinity Drive
69 ft
·
4 sec
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Trinity Drive
2
Turn right onto Kingsbury Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kingsbury Circle
3
Turn left onto McAllister Road
374 ft
·
18 sec
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McAllister Road
4
Turn right onto Dr. Parihar Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Dr. Parihar Drive
5
Turn left onto GA 247 Connector
6.6 mi
·
12 min
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Watson Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
7
Merge onto I 75
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 285
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
520 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 85
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
17
Continue on I 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 23; GA 365
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
22
Merge onto US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
8.1 mi
·
9 min
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US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 23; US 441; GA 15
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; US 441; GA 15
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 23; US 441; GA 15
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 23; US 441; GA 15
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; US 441; GA 15
7.8 mi
·
10 min
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US 23; US 441; GA 15
28
Turn left onto Chechero Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
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Chechero Street
29
Turn left onto Wall Street
438 ft
·
21 sec
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Wall Street
30
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
366 ft
·
10 sec
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South Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 miles.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clayton, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warner Robins, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Warner Robins, GA
This is one driving day of about 204.4 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warner Robins, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 59.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.2 mi from Warner Robins, GA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clayton, GA
The final approach into Clayton, 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 Clayton, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.71 one way
$65.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| premium | $4.78 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.41 | $90.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
| Efficient EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.88 | $8.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.62 | $13.08 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Clayton, GA
Afternoon in Clayton on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
102 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Warner Robins, GA to Clayton, GA covers 204.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 23, Lanier Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.2 miles from Warner Robins, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 204.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.4 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Warner Robins, GA and Clayton, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Atlanta.
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