The drive from Easley, SC to Aiken, SC covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Edgefield Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on Augusta Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.80 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
56.9 miles from Easley, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 113.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Augusta Road is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 113.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.2 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.2 mi into trip|~19m in|I 185 / Southern Connector
Merge onto I 185 / Southern Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward US 25: Augusta Road, Greenwood
7
15.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
5
113.8 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South
Turn right onto SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Easley, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
Greenwood
15.5 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Augusta Road
37.1 mi
51m
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi
25m
Edgefield Highway
10.1 mi
15m
US 25
6.6 mi
9m
Highway 153
6.3 mi
10m
Southern Connector
4.3 mi
4m
Bauskett Street
3.9 mi
4m
McFerrin Road
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 37.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easley, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on Russell Street
271 ft·8 sec·Russell Street
2
Turn right onto SC 93
2.1 mi·3 min·East Main Street
3
Merge onto US 123
1.9 mi·3 min·Calhoun Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
6
Merge onto SC 153
6.3 mi·10 min·Highway 153
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
8
Merge onto I 185
4.3 mi·4 min·Southern Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 7Toward US 25: Augusta Road, GreenwoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
262 ft·6 sec
Toward US 25 South: GreenwoodUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 25
32 mi·44 min·Augusta Road
12
Continue on US 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Sulpher Springs Road
13
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi·16 sec·Dillard Road
14
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi·16 sec·Driftwood Lane
15
Continue on US 25
0.2 mi·13 sec·Rosemont Circle
16
Continue on US 25
0.5 mi·42 sec·Reedy Cove Place
17
Continue on US 25
1.3 mi·1 min·Virgin Drive
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178
6.6 mi·9 min·US 25; US 178
19
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.3 mi·29 sec·Calhoun Avenue
20
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
0.2 mi·22 sec·Hampton Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business
426 ft·7 sec·Ivy Hall Lane
22
Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business
3.1 mi·4 min·Main Street North
23
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.8 mi·3 min·Highway 25 South
24
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi·3 min·Warren Road
25
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi·27 sec·Epworth Camp Road East
26
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi·5 min·McFerrin Road
27
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi·55 sec·Greenwood Highway
28
Continue on US 25
18 mi·25 min·Sleepy Creek Road
29
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi·4 min·Bauskett Street
30
Continue on US 25
5.2 mi·6 min·Augusta Road
31
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 19
32
Continue on SC 19
10 mi·15 min·Edgefield Highway
33
Continue on SC 19
1.5 mi·2 min·Laurens Street Northwest
34
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi·35 sec·Richland Avenue West
35
Turn right onto SC 19
50 ft·1 sec·Chesterfield Street South
36
Arrive at destination
SC 19
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Easley, SC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Easley, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Easley, SC
This is one driving day of about 113.8 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Easley, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Augusta Road for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.9 mi from Easley, SC
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.80 one way
$35.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.46
$38.92
premium
$4.70
$21.06
$42.12
diesel
$5.61
$25.13
$50.25
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: 39.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.95
$5.46
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.96
$4.55
EV Truck/SUV
45.5
0
$15.93
$7.28
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Easley, SC
Afternoon
in Easley on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aiken, SC
Afternoon
in Aiken on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Greenwood, SC
57 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 43m 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 Easley, SC to Aiken, SC covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Augusta Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Edgefield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Easley, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.80 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 113.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.2 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Easley, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Greenwood along the way.
