How far is Irmo, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Irmo, SC to Aiken, SC is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
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.
City in Lexington County, 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 Irmo and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irmo and Aiken.
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Start on Woodrow Street
7 m · 3 sec · Woodrow Street
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Turn right onto Lake Murray Boulevard
86 m · 33 sec · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lake Murray Boulevard
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Continue on North Lake Drive
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Drive
3224 ft · 1 min · North Lake Drive
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Continue on North Church Street
1667 ft · 43 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto Maiden Lane
867 ft · 19 sec · Maiden Lane
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Turn straight onto South Lake Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Lake Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2638 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
72 m · 13 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 Irmo and Aiken.
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.
South Lake Drive
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 35m
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 Irmo and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irmo to Aiken?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Irmo and 30.2 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irmo and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irmo and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 47.61 mi (76.62 km).
#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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
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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