Origin
Fountain Inn, SC
Afternoon in Fountain Inn on Friday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Fountain Inn, SC to Aiken, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
96.4 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Inn, SC
Mugurel Moscaliuc
Aiken, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fountain Inn, SC to Aiken, SC covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sleepy Creek Road, SC 14, Greenwood Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on Sleepy Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.07 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.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Fountain Inn, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 96.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Fountain Inn, SC to Aiken, SC covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sleepy Creek Road is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near SC 14.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (SC 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19 miles (US 221 / Greenwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (US 221 / Greenwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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SC 14
Take the exit onto SC 14 toward SC 14 East: Owings
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 14 East: Owings
4
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 221 / Greenwood Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 221 / Greenwood Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 221 / Greenwood Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 221 / Greenwood Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 221; SC 72
Turn right onto US 221; SC 72
Navigation decision point
5
96.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South
Turn right onto SC 19 / Chesterfield Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Creek Road | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| SC 14 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Greenwood Highway | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Edgefield Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| US 221 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Augusta Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Bauskett Street | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US 25 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Sleepy Creek Road
— 18.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
Start on SC 14
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on SC 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurens Road
3
Take the ramp onto SC 14
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
SC 14
4
Take the exit onto SC 14
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
SC 14
Toward SC 14 East: Owings
5
Turn right onto Welcome Church Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Welcome Church Road
6
Turn right onto Whelon Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Whelon Road
7
Continue on Stagecoach Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Stagecoach Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 221
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenwood Road
9
Continue on US 221
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Greenwood Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 221
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Greenwood Highway
11
Turn right onto US 221; SC 72
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 221; SC 72
12
Turn left onto S-24-99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kateway
13
Turn right onto S-24-236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Emerald Road
14
Turn left onto US 25; US 178; US 221
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 25; US 178; US 221
15
Turn left onto US 25; US 178
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 25 South
16
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
17
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epworth Camp Road East
18
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McFerrin Road
19
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenwood Highway
20
Continue on US 25
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Sleepy Creek Road
21
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bauskett Street
22
Continue on US 25
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Augusta Road
23
Continue on SC 19
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 19
24
Continue on SC 19
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Edgefield Highway
25
Continue on SC 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurens Street Northwest
26
Turn left onto US 1; US 78; SC 19
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue West
27
Turn right onto SC 19
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
28
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from Fountain Inn, SC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.1 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fountain Inn, 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 Fountain Inn, SC
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fountain Inn, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sleepy Creek Road for about 18.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.2 mi from Fountain Inn, SC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Fountain Inn, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aiken, SC
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.07 one way
$30.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.48 | $32.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Aiken, SC
Afternoon in Aiken on Friday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
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 18m 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 Fountain Inn, SC to Aiken, SC covers 96.4 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sleepy Creek Road, SC 14, Greenwood Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.2 miles from Fountain Inn, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.07 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 18m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (SC 14): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19 miles (US 221 / Greenwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (US 221 / Greenwood Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Fountain Inn, SC to Aiken, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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