How far is Fountain Inn, SC from Aiken, SC?

The driving distance from Fountain Inn, SC to Aiken, SC is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.93 mi
01h 50m
Flight
82.6 mi
132.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.93 mi
Kilometers
152.78 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Wed, Jun 3, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain Inn
Wed, Jun 3, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Inn
2026-06-03T02:18
Arrive Aiken
Wed, Jun 3, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Inn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ninety Six
SC

Human settlement in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Fountain Inn
48.3 mi
00h 55m
To Aiken
46.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Inn and Aiken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn and Aiken.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Laurens Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 14 East: Owings

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Welcome Church Road

    1397 ft · 1 min · Welcome Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Whelon Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Whelon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stagecoach Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Stagecoach Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenwood Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1058 ft · 20 sec · Greenwood Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Greenwood Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Greenwood Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kateway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Emerald Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Epworth Camp Road East

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East

  18. 18

    Continue on McFerrin Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  24. 24

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Laurens Street Northwest

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    1091 ft · 36 sec · Richland Avenue West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South

    15 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Inn and Aiken.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 19%
Greenwood Highway
10.5 mi · 11%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 11%
SC 14 East
9.68 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
5.21 mi · 5%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sleepy Creek Road

Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

18.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ninety Six
00h 55m from Fountain Inn
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fountain Inn and Sunny near Aiken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Inn to Aiken?

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 48.3 miles from Fountain Inn and 46.7 miles from Aiken.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fountain Inn and Sunny near Aiken.

Stop Ideas Near Ninety Six

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

84 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Columbia

93 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

94 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Inn and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 82.6 mi (132.93 km).

Fountain Inn

#1 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.195637, 34.689032)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.68 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.36 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.78 $16.01 $32.01
Diesel $5.62 $18.84 $37.68

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Inn and Aiken. The current time is 02:18:02.

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.