How far is Clemson, SC from Aiken, SC?
Fastest route
The route from Clemson, South Carolina to Aiken, South Carolina takes approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 112 miles. The fastest route is currently recommended via Hwy 28 S E.
Directions
- Start by heading north on College Ave toward Earle St. Pass by Papa Johns Pizza (on the left in 0.4 mi).
- Take US-76 E and Hwy 28 S E to Parsons Mountain Rd in Abbeville County.
- Turn right onto Tiger Blvd and continue straight onto Clemson Blvd.
- Turn right onto Phil Watson Rd, then left onto State Hwy 971.
- Next, turn right onto SC-28 Truck E/Hwy 28 Bypass. Pass by Papa Johns Pizza (on the left in 5 mi).
- Turn right onto Hwy 28 S E and continue on this road.
- Take State Rd S-24-112 to US-378 E in McCormick County. Turn left onto Parsons Mountain Rd, then right onto Cedar Springs St/County Rd S-01-33. After that, turn right onto Cedar Springs Rd/Schwy 112/State Rd S-24-112 and continue on State Rd S-24-112. Finally, make a slight right onto Liberty Hill Rd/State Rd S-33-138.
- Follow Walker Rd to US-25/Bauskett St in Edgefield. Turn right onto State Hwy S-19-35/Walker Rd, and then make a slight left onto SC-23 N/Jeter St.
- Take SC-19 S to Hampton Ave NW in Aiken. Turn right onto US-25/Bauskett St and continue straight.
- Finally, drive to Chesterfield St N. Turn left onto Hampton Ave NW, then right at the 3rd cross street onto Chesterfield St N.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Make sure to follow the given directions and road signs throughout the journey.
- ⛽ Plan for any necessary fuel stops along the route, especially if your vehicle has a limited range.
- 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to assist you during the drive.
- 🚦 Be mindful of traffic conditions and adjust your route if needed to avoid congestion.
- 🍽️ Consider taking a break and grabbing a meal or snacks at one of the available restaurants or convenience stores along the way.
- 🚧 Keep an eye out for construction or roadwork, as it may affect the driving conditions.
- 🌇 Enjoy the scenic views and landmarks during your drive from Clemson to Aiken!
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clemson and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemson and Aiken.
-
1
Start on College Avenue
557 ft · 14 sec · College Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Old Greenville Highway
124 m · 16 sec · Old Greenville Highway
-
3
Continue on Walter T. Cox Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Walter T. Cox Boulevard
-
4
Continue on Old Greenville Highway
81 m · 7 sec · Old Greenville Highway
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 85, US 76, SC 28: Anderson
1265 ft · 35 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Anderson Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Anderson Highway
-
7
Continue on Clemson Boulevard
936 ft · 16 sec · Clemson Boulevard
-
8
Continue on Clemson Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Clemson Highway
-
9
Continue on Clemson Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · Clemson Boulevard
-
10
Take the exit slight right
1283 ft · 35 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Pearman Dairy Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
-
12
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass
-
13
Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
2422 ft · 33 sec · Pearman Dairy Road
-
14
Continue on State Highway 28
720 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 28
-
15
Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Abbeville Highway
-
16
Continue on North Highway 28
13.9 mi · 21 min · North Highway 28
-
17
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
18
Turn slight right onto Court Square
144 m · 11 sec · Court Square
-
19
Continue on South Main Street
1909 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
-
20
Turn left onto East Greenwood Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Greenwood Street
-
21
Turn right onto State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
-
22
Turn right onto State Highway 225
2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225
-
23
Continue on Taggart Avenue
2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue
-
24
Continue on Nixon Circle
2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle
-
25
Continue on Lowell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
-
26
Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South
-
27
Continue on Scotch Cross Road West
2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West
-
28
Turn right onto Highway 25 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South
-
29
Continue on Warren Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
-
30
Continue on Epworth Camp Road East
1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
-
31
Continue on McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
-
32
Continue on Greenwood Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway
-
33
Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
-
34
Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
-
35
Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
-
36
Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
-
37
Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
-
38
Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest
-
39
Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
1091 ft · 36 sec · Richland Avenue West
-
40
Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South
15 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
-
41
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemson and Aiken.
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.
Sleepy Creek Road
Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Clemson and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clemson to Aiken?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 58.5 miles from Clemson and 59.1 miles from Aiken.
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 17.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clemson and Sunny near Aiken.
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.
Greenville
Clemson
Spartanburg
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clemson and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 100.54 mi (161.8 km).
#1 Clemson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 17,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.6834400, -82.8373700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.