How far is Aiken, SC from Travelers Rest, SC?

The driving distance from Aiken, SC to Travelers Rest, SC is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.43 mi
02h 52m
Flight
105.65 mi
170.03 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Aiken.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.65 mi
Kilometers
170.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.43 mi
Kilometers
192.21 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Travelers Rest
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Aiken
Wed, Apr 29, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aiken
2026-04-29T07:07
Arrive Travelers Rest
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
59.8 mi
01h 26m
To Travelers Rest
59.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aiken and Travelers Rest.

  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

    8.9 mi · 16 min · White Horse Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Duncan Road

    1082 ft · 20 sec · West Duncan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Highway 25 Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 25 Bypass

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    1063 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    1514 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Center Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montague Avenue
42.4 mi · 35%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 8%
White Horse Road
8.85 mi · 7%
Southern Connector
7.54 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 3%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 26m from Aiken
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Aiken and Patchy Fog near Travelers Rest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aiken to Travelers Rest?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 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 59.8 miles from Aiken and 59.7 miles from Travelers Rest.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Aiken and Patchy Fog near Travelers Rest.

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.
RAIL

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 Travelers Rest. Straight-line distance: 105.65 mi (170.03 km).

Aiken

#1 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Travelers Rest

#2 Travelers Rest

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population8,202
Coordinates34.9676200, -82.4434500
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Aiken (-81.71955, 33.56042)
End: Travelers Rest (-82.44345, 34.96762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Aiken and Travelers Rest. The current time is 07:07:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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