How far is Aiken County, SC from Clemson, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken County, SC to Clemson, SC is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken County and Clemson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken County and Clemson.
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Start on Montmorenci Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Road
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Turn right onto Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Log Road
609 ft · 12 sec · Pine Log Road
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Continue on Rudy Mason Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rudy Mason Parkway
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Continue on Rutland Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Rutland Drive
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Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
1115 ft · 19 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.1 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 40 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
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Continue on State Highway 225
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Continue on Nixon Circle
2970 ft · 53 sec · Nixon Circle
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Continue on Taggart Avenue
2255 ft · 42 sec · Taggart Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 225
2783 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 225
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Turn left onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Court Square
141 m · 9 sec · Court Square
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Continue on North Main Street
919 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 28
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Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 28
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Continue on Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Abbeville Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
660 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
2483 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
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Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76, SC 28
889 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Clemson Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Clemson Boulevard
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Continue on Clemson Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Clemson Highway
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Continue on Clemson Boulevard
936 ft · 18 sec · Clemson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 76
5.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 76
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Turn left onto Tiger Boulevard
2005 ft · 49 sec · Tiger Boulevard
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Turn left onto College Avenue
2956 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken County and Clemson.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
27.1 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aiken County and Patchy Fog near Clemson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken County to Clemson?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Aiken County and 61.9 miles from Clemson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aiken County and Patchy Fog near Clemson.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken County and Clemson. Straight-line distance: 104.53 mi (168.22 km).
#1 Aiken County
County in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 172,895 |
| Coordinates | 33.5443700, -81.6347400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clemson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 17,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.6834400, -82.8373700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clemson (-82.83737, 34.68344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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