Origin
Aiken, SC
Morning in Aiken on Friday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
82.5 mi
133 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aiken, SC
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Clinton, SC
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Trip Overview
Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC is 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m via US 25 and US 221, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast, connecting two points in South Carolina. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it an excellent option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on main roads like US 25 and US 221, offering a practical and efficient way to travel between these locations. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss journey through the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 82.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 73% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 32.2 miles on US 25, so expect some uninterrupted driving time. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficient travel rather than winding country roads. While it's not an interstate, the main roads provide a steady pace for most of the 82.5 miles. You'll find the journey to be direct, with minimal deviations from the main arteries of US 25 and US 221.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25 and US 221. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC is easy. At 1h 54m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Turn right onto SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 25
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
Navigation decision point
3
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
S-24-99 / Kateway
Turn left onto S-24-99 / Kateway
Navigation decision point
5
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
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US 221; SC 72
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 32.2 mi | 44m |
| US 221 | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Augusta Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Highway 19 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Laurens Street Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kateway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 25
— 32.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Clinton, SC.
1
Start on SC 19
387 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
2
Continue on SC 19
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
3
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Richland Avenue West
4
Turn right onto SC 19
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Laurens Street Northwest
5
Continue on SC 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurens Street Northwest
6
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
7
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
8
Continue on SC 19
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
9
Turn straight onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
28 mi
·
39 min
·
US 25
11
Turn right onto US 25; US 178; US 221
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 25; US 178; US 221
12
Continue on S-24-236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Emerald Road
13
Turn left onto S-24-99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kateway
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; SC 72
25 mi
·
33 min
·
US 221; SC 72
15
Turn right onto US 76
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Carolina Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
US 76
Trip Plan
Given the short 1h 54m duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart Aiken, SC anytime in the morning and still arrive in Clinton, SC with plenty of daylight to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it’s an economical choice. While there are no designated stops in the data, the longest stretch is over 30 miles, so plan a quick break if needed. Keep an eye out for the transitions between US 25 and US 221 as you navigate the route; these are key points to confirm you're on track.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.3 miles from Aiken, SC, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.2 miles.
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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Aiken, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Aiken, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 32.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Aiken, SC · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, SC
The final approach into Clinton, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.90 one way
$25.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.11 | $28.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Clinton, SC
Morning in Clinton on Friday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25, US 221, Edgefield Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Aiken, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC is easy. At 1h 54m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78; SC 19 / Richland Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 19 / Laurens Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point.
The route from Aiken, SC to Clinton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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