How far is Aiken, SC from Batesburg-Leesville, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Batesburg-Leesville.
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Start on Chesterfield Street South
118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
532 ft · 22 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
21.8 mi · 30 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on Highway 1
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 1
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Continue on West Columbia Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
795 ft · 35 sec · North Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Batesburg-Leesville.
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.
Columbia Highway North
Continue on Columbia Highway North
21.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Batesburg-Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Batesburg-Leesville?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridge Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Aiken and 14.1 miles from Batesburg-Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Batesburg-Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Ridge Spring
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 Ridge Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Batesburg-Leesville. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batesburg-Leesville
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.9101400, -81.5373300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batesburg-Leesville (-81.53733, 33.91014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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