Clinton, SC Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Clinton, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 215-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Clinton, SC spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
215.1 mi
Hilton Head Island, SC
Quickest Drive
15m
Philson Crossroads, SC
Plan Around Clinton, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clinton, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clinton, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clinton, SC
Driving from Clinton, SC
On average, trips departing from Clinton, SC run 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 215 miles (4h 11m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clinton, SC are Hilton Head Island, SC (215.1 mi, 4h 11m), North Charleston, SC (165.5 mi, 3h 6m), Columbia, SC (61.9 mi, 1h 12m), Spartanburg, SC (35.4 mi, 46m), and Philson Crossroads, SC (8.9 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 97-mile trip from Clinton, SC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Clinton, SC and 4 routes heading into Clinton, SC, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 215 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clinton, SC covers 215 miles and takes approximately 4h 11m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Clinton, SC runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 97-mile trip from Clinton, SC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clinton, SC include Hilton Head Island, SC, North Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Spartanburg, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clinton, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,624
Median Income
$40,372
Median Home Value
$154,700
Median Age
34.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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