How far is Clinton, SC from Owings, SC?

The driving distance from Clinton, SC to Owings, SC is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.08 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.07 mi
29.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.07 mi
Kilometers
29.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owings
Sat, Nov 7, 12:25 PM EST
Return by in Clinton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-11-07T11:57
Arrive Owings
Sat, Nov 7, 12:25 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurens
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Clinton
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To Owings
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Owings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Owings.

  1. 1

    Start on East Carolina Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · East Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 308

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 308

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 308

    139 m · 9 sec · State Highway 308

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 East: Owings

    1899 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    46 m · 11 sec · Quarry Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    45 m · 6 sec · Depot Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Owings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 308
17.3 mi · 78%
Highway 308
2.39 mi · 11%
South Broad Street
1.02 mi · 5%
SC 14 East
0.36 mi · 2%
Quarry Road
0.03 mi
Depot Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 308

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurens
00h 14m from Clinton
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Owings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Owings?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Clinton and 11.1 miles from Owings.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Owings.

Stop Ideas Near Laurens

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

51 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

54 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

78 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Owings. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,304
Coordinates34.4726300, -81.8806600
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 Owings

Owings is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6309500, -82.1334400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton (-81.88066, 34.47263)
End: Owings (-82.13344, 34.63095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.57
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.78 $5.57
Mid-grade $4.01 $3.13 $6.26
Premium $4.42 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $5.69 $4.44 $8.88

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Owings. The current time is 11:57:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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