How far is Ladson, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Ladson, SC to Aiken, SC is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladson and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladson and Aiken.
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Start on Stoney Road
11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road
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Turn left onto Ladson Road
2921 ft · 1 min · Ladson Road
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Turn left onto College Park Road
1.5 km · 2 min · College Park Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Columbia
2456 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
48.5 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301 South: Orangeburg
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn right onto Whittaker Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Whittaker Parkway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on North Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Salley Road
7 mi · 10 min · Salley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
45 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.2 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salley Road
3158 ft · 1 min · Salley Road
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Continue on Wagener Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Wagener Road
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Continue on Richland Avenue East
2.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Ladson and Aiken.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 26 West
Merge slight right
48.5 mi · 00h 52m
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 Sunny leaving Ladson and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladson to Aiken?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Wilkinson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Ladson and 56.3 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ladson and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Wilkinson Heights
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 Wilkinson Heights.
Denmark
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Camden
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladson and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 101.11 mi (162.72 km).
#1 Ladson
Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.
| Population | 13,790 |
| Coordinates | 32.9857300, -80.1098100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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