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.
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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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Patchy Fog
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.
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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
32 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto Montague Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Montague Avenue
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Continue straight
37.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left
2959 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: White Horse Road, Travelers Rest
675 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto White Horse Road
8.9 mi · 16 min · White Horse Road
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Continue on West Duncan Road
1082 ft · 20 sec · West Duncan Road
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Continue on North Highway 25 Bypass
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Highway 25 Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
1063 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
1514 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
25 m · 2 sec · Center Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montague Avenue
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37.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aiken and Travelers Rest. Straight-line distance: 105.65 mi (170.03 km).
#1 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Travelers Rest
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.9676200, -82.4434500 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Travelers Rest (-82.44345, 34.96762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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