How far is Clemson, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Clemson, SC to Conway, SC is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.38 mi
04h 22m
Flight
224.17 mi
360.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.17 mi
Kilometers
360.76 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.38 mi
Kilometers
427.09 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Clemson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clemson
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clemson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Clemson
130.5 mi
02h 11m
To Conway
134.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clemson and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clemson and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    2956 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tiger Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Tiger Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    109 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · 9th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    141 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemson and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
84.9 mi · 32%
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 30%
East Palmetto Street
50.9 mi · 19%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 7%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 4%
Highway 153
6.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
224.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
02h 11m from Clemson
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clemson and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clemson to Conway?

The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Clemson and 134.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clemson and Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews.

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clemson and Conway. Straight-line distance: 224.17 mi (360.76 km).

Clemson

#1 Clemson

City in South Carolina

Population17,780
Coordinates34.6834400, -82.8373700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-82.837568, 34.683464)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.45 L · about $37.07
Round trip
$74.15
18.72 gal · 70.9 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.07 $74.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.78 $44.72 $89.44
Diesel $5.62 $52.64 $105.28

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

There is no time difference between Clemson and Conway. The current time is 01:05:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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