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Distance from Shellman to Clayton

Driving Distance
72.7 mi 116.9 km
Flying Distance
49.8 mi 80.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Shellman, Georgia to Clayton, Alabama is 72.7 mi (116.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 49.8 mi (80.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 25 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 47 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Shellman
Place Shellman
State/Province Georgia
Country US
Latitude 31.756277
Longitude -84.615197
GPS 31.756277° N, 84.615197° W
Local Time 7:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Clayton
Place Clayton
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 31.878216
Longitude -85.449663
GPS 31.878216° N, 85.449663° W
Local Time 6:46 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Shellman, Georgia to Clayton, Alabama covers 72.7 mi (116.9 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (59.1-78.3 miles / 95-126 km). The primary route shown here saves 16 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

US-27 S
72.7 mi 1 hour 25 minutes
Shortest Tolls
US-27 N and GA-27 W
78.3 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
Tolls
US-82 W and AL-30 W
59.1 mi 1 hour 12 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.