How far is Clinton, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Clinton, SC to Aiken, SC is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Aiken.
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Start on East Carolina Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 30 min · Highway 72 West
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Turn left onto Kateway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway
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Turn right onto North Emerald Road
3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road
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Continue on Epworth Camp Road East
1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East
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Continue on McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road
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Continue on Greenwood Highway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway
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Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Bauskett Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
1091 ft · 36 sec · Richland Avenue West
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Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South
15 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Aiken.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 72 West
Continue on Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 00h 30m
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 Clinton and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Aiken?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Ninety Six is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Clinton and 29 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Ninety Six
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 Ninety Six.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 63.7 mi (102.51 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,304 |
| Coordinates | 34.4726300, -81.8806600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
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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