How far is Taylors, SC from Aiken, SC?

The driving distance from Taylors, SC to Aiken, SC is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.74 mi
02h 24m
Flight
99.57 mi
160.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.74 mi
Kilometers
202.36 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Taylors
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylors
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Aiken
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylors
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
Greenwood
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Taylors
57.2 mi
01h 12m
To Aiken
68.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylors and Aiken.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Wade Hampton Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Knoll Drive

    689 ft · 15 sec · Pine Knoll Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Pleasantburg Drive

    6.5 mi · 12 min · North Pleasantburg Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Road

    29.4 mi · 43 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Calhoun Avenue

    1608 ft · 29 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    1229 ft · 23 sec · Hampton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Ivy Hall Lane

    130 m · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street North

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Epworth Camp Road East

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East

  15. 15

    Continue on McFerrin Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

    18.1 mi · 25 min · Sleepy Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bauskett Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Bauskett Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  21. 21

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Edgefield Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Laurens Street Northwest

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Laurens Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Richland Avenue West

    1091 ft · 36 sec · Richland Avenue West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South

    15 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
51.8 mi · 41%
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi · 14%
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi · 8%
North Pleasantburg Drive
6.55 mi · 5%
Bauskett Street
3.92 mi · 3%
McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Continue on Augusta Road

29.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 12m from Taylors
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Taylors and Sunny near Aiken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylors to Aiken?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Taylors and 68.5 miles from Aiken.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Taylors and Sunny near Aiken.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

77 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

87 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Columbia

106 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylors and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 99.57 mi (160.24 km).

Taylors

#1 Taylors

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population21,617
Coordinates34.9203900, -82.2962300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Aiken

#2 Aiken

City in South Carolina, United States

Population31,121
Coordinates33.5604200, -81.7195500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-82.296209, 34.920584)
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $17.59
Round trip
$35.17
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.59 $35.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.66 $39.33
Premium $4.78 $21.21 $42.43
Diesel $5.62 $24.97 $49.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylors and Aiken. The current time is 04:19:36.

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.