Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
117.6 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Diego Santacruz
The drive from Clemson, SC to Aiken, SC covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Greenville Highway, Walter T, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.82 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Clemson, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 117.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clemson, SC to Aiken, SC is easy. At 2h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clemson, SC to Aiken, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Greenville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walter T | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Anderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clemson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clemson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearman Dairy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clemson, SC and Aiken, SC.
Start on College Avenue
Turn left onto Old Greenville Highway
Continue on Walter T. Cox Boulevard
Continue on Old Greenville Highway
Take the ramp straight toward I 85, US 76, SC 28: Anderson
Merge slight left onto Anderson Highway
Continue on Clemson Boulevard
Continue on Clemson Highway
Continue on Clemson Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Pearman Dairy Road
Continue on Highway 28 Bypass
Continue on Pearman Dairy Road
Continue on State Highway 28
Turn right onto Abbeville Highway
Continue on North Highway 28
Continue on North Main Street
Turn slight right onto Court Square
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto East Greenwood Street
Turn right onto State Highway 72
Turn right onto State Highway 225
Continue on Taggart Avenue
Continue on Nixon Circle
Continue on Lowell Street
Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South
Continue on Scotch Cross Road West
Turn right onto Highway 25 South
Continue on Warren Road
Continue on Epworth Camp Road East
Continue on McFerrin Road
Continue on Greenwood Highway
Continue on Sleepy Creek Road
Turn right onto Bauskett Street
Continue on Augusta Road
Continue on Highway 19
Continue on Edgefield Highway
Continue on Laurens Street Northwest
Turn left onto Richland Avenue West
Turn right onto Chesterfield Street South
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clemson, 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 Clemson, SC
This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Clemson, SC · 1h 14m 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 58.8 miles from Clemson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Aiken, 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 Aiken, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.82 one way
$37.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
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 Clemson on Sunday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Aiken on Sunday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°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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