How far is Aiken, SC from Parker, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Parker, SC is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.68 mi
02h 37m
Flight
98.52 mi
158.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.55 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.68 mi
Kilometers
178.13 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Fri, Oct 16, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Fri, Oct 16, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-10-16T01:42
Arrive Parker
Fri, Oct 16, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aiken
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenwood
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Aiken
55.4 mi
01h 18m
To Parker
55.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aiken and Parker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Parker.

  1. 1

    Start on Chesterfield Street South

    118 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Chesterfield Street South

    532 ft · 20 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    1140 ft · 37 sec · Richland Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest

    2780 ft · 47 sec · Laurens Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Laurens Street Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  8. 8

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Bauskett Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    32 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Montague Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Montague Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    37.2 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2959 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest

    675 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto White Horse Road

    4 mi · 8 min · White Horse Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Blue Ridge Drive

    638 ft · 18 sec · West Blue Ridge Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    107 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aiken and Parker.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montague Avenue
42.4 mi · 38%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 9%
Southern Connector
7.54 mi · 7%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 5%
White Horse Road
4.04 mi · 4%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Montague Avenue

Continue straight

37.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 18m from Aiken
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aiken and Sunny near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Parker?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 55.4 miles from Aiken and 55.3 miles from Parker.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aiken and Sunny near Parker.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.

RAIL

Greenville

77 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
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Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Parker. Straight-line distance: 98.52 mi (158.55 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parker

Parker is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8506700, -82.4534600
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Parker (-82.45346, 34.85067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.69
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $15.35 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.16 $34.32
Premium $4.80 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.84 $22.77 $45.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Parker. The current time is 01:42:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.