How far is Aiken, SC from Clemson, SC?
The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Clemson, SC is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Clemson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Clemson.
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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 · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
1140 ft · 37 sec · Richland Avenue West
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Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
2780 ft · 47 sec · Laurens Street Northwest
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Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · 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 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Clemson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Clemson?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Aiken and 58.9 miles from Clemson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny 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 and Clemson. Straight-line distance: 100.54 mi (161.8 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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