Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
117.8 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Aiken, SC to Clemson, SC covers 117.8 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chesterfield Street South, Richland Avenue West, Laurens Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.9 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 117.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Laurens Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgefield Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Augusta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bauskett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scotch Cross Road West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Clemson, SC.
Start on Chesterfield Street South
Continue on Chesterfield Street South
Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
Turn right onto Laurens Street Northwest
Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
Continue on Edgefield Highway
Continue on Highway 19
Continue on Augusta Road
Turn straight onto Bauskett Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left onto Scotch Cross Road West
Continue on State Highway 225
Continue on Lowell Street
Continue on Nixon Circle
Continue on Taggart Avenue
Continue on State Highway 225
Turn left onto State Highway 72
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on Court Square
Continue on North Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
Continue on Highway 28
Keep slight right to continue on North Highway 28
Continue on Abbeville Highway
Turn left onto State Highway 28
Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 76, SC 28
Keep slight left
Continue on Clemson Boulevard
Continue on Clemson Highway
Continue on Clemson Boulevard
Continue on Highway 76
Turn left onto Tiger Boulevard
Turn left onto College Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clemson, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aiken, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 117.8 miles and 2h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.9 mi from Aiken, SC · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clemson, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clemson, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.37 one way
$36.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $26.08 | $52.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.31 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Aiken on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Clemson on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Mauldin, SC
59 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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