How far is Owings, SC from Clinton, SC?
The driving distance from Owings, SC to Clinton, SC is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens 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 Owings and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owings and Clinton.
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Start on Depot Road
45 m · 8 sec · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
46 m · 12 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Take the ramp slight right
29 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Clinton
1073 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 308
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 308
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Continue on North Broad Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owings and Clinton.
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.
Highway 14
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Owings and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owings to Clinton?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 10.7 miles from Owings and 10.7 miles from Clinton.
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 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owings and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
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 Laurens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owings and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 km).
#1 Owings
Owings is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6309500, -82.1334400 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,304 |
| Coordinates | 34.4726300, -81.8806600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Carolina Avenue (-81.880667, 34.472713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.60 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
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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