It doesn't hit as far as a driver. Distance is a function of club-head speed, and the longer the club, the larger the swing arc, and the faster the head speed. The other extreme club in terms of length and head-shape is the putter. It does have 2 alignment lines on the back of the head to help line up the putts, but it takes a little getting used to.
Most people choke down to the bottom of the grip and take a fairly normal putter stance.
Weight is another huge difference. The lightest club in your bag is your driver even though it is the largest. The heaviest is the putter. Most of the weight difference is in the head. The wedges are also very heavy and on short shafts for extreme control in the sand and tall grass near the green.