How far is Clemson, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Clemson, SC to Anderson, SC is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clemson and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemson and Anderson.
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Start on College Avenue
557 ft · 14 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Greenville Highway
124 m · 16 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Walter T. Cox Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Walter T. Cox Boulevard
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
81 m · 7 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85, US 76, SC 28: Anderson
1265 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Clemson Boulevard
936 ft · 16 sec · 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
3.8 mi · 6 min · Clemson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1283 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearman Dairy Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn left onto West Whitner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Whitner Street
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Turn right onto South Murray Avenue
77 m · 12 sec · South Murray Avenue
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Turn left onto West Benson Street
686 ft · 38 sec · West Benson Street
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Turn left
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto East Whitner Street
58 m · 8 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemson and Anderson.
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.
Anderson Highway
Merge slight left onto Anderson Highway
4.67 mi · 00h 08m
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 Clemson and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clemson to Anderson?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.8 miles from Clemson and 8.3 miles from Anderson.
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 1.6 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 $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clemson and Sunny near Anderson.
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 Clemson and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.35 km).
#1 Clemson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 17,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.6834400, -82.8373700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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