How far is Anderson, SC from Clemson, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Clemson, SC is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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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 Anderson and Clemson.
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Start on East Whitner Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Whitner Street
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Turn right onto 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 Anderson 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.
Highway 76
Continue on Highway 76
5.54 mi · 00h 09m
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 Anderson and Sunny near Clemson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Clemson?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Anderson and 10 miles from Clemson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Sunny near Clemson.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Clemson. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.35 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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