How far is Clemson, SC from Mauldin, SC?
The driving distance from Clemson, SC to Mauldin, SC is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clemson and Mauldin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemson and Mauldin.
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Start on College Avenue
2956 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn right onto Tiger Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tiger Boulevard
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Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
5.3 mi · 8 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 29: Greenville
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 276 East: Mauldin
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurens Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurens Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clemson and Mauldin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calhoun Memorial Highway
Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clemson and Mostly Cloudy near Mauldin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clemson to Mauldin?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Easley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Clemson and 19.3 miles from Mauldin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clemson and Mostly Cloudy near Mauldin.
Stop Ideas Near Easley
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 Easley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clemson and Mauldin. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.33 km).
#1 Clemson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 17,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.6834400, -82.8373700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mauldin
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 25,562 |
| Coordinates | 34.7787300, -82.3101200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-82.310303, 34.778767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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