Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: HedMidia Notícias
The drive from Clemson, SC to Anderson, SC covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anderson Highway, Pearman Dairy Road, Clemson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Anderson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.12 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
9.7 miles from Clemson, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
516 ft
Total Descent
448 ft
Highest Point
836 ft
~5.3 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SC 93 / Old Greenville Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SC 93 / Old Greenville Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles (West Benson Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto SC 93 / Old Greenville Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 85, US 76, SC 28: Anderson
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto West Benson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Whitner Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Clemson Boulevard | 4 mi | 5m |
| Clemson Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Whitner Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Walter T. Cox Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| SC 28 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Benson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clemson, SC and Anderson, SC.
Start on SC 133
Turn left onto SC 93
Continue on SC 93
Continue on SC 93
Take the ramp
Merge onto Anderson Highway
Continue on US 76; SC 28
Continue on US 76; SC 28
Continue on US 76; SC 28
Take the exit onto SC 28
Merge onto 28 BYP
Turn left onto SC 24
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; US 29 Business; SC 81
Turn left onto West Benson Street
Turn left
Turn left onto East Whitner Street
Arrive at 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 19.5 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, 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 19.5 miles and 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Clemson, SC · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Clemson, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Anderson, 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 Anderson, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Clemson on Saturday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Anderson on Saturday
Local time
5:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Along the Route
64°F
Mauldin, SC
10 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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