Origin
Clemson, SC
Morning in Clemson on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clemson, SC to Greenville, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.1 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clemson, SC
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Trip Overview
Clemson, SC to Greenville, SC is 30.1 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Calhoun Memorial Highway and Tiger Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating through developed areas rather than open highways. It’s a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick transfer or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Memorial Highway | 20.9 mi | 27m |
| Tiger Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| New Easley Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Easley Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Academy Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| College Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Calhoun Memorial Highway
— 20.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clemson, SC and Greenville, SC.
1
Start on SC 133
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 76; US 123; SC 28
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Tiger Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 123
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Calhoun Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 123
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Easley Highway
5
Continue on US 123
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easley Bridge Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 123; US 29 Alternate
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Academy Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buncombe Street
8
Continue on West North Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West North Street
9
Turn left onto US 29
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Church Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 30.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 76; US 123; SC 28 / Tiger Boulevard
Turn right onto US 76; US 123; SC 28 / Tiger Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
29.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Buncombe Street
Turn sharp right onto Buncombe Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 29 / North Church Street
Turn left onto US 29 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Greenville, SC
Morning in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy' profile, meaning you'll be making numerous directional changes as you navigate local roads. With a 0% highway share, you'll experience a continuous local road feel for the entire 30.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 20.9 miles on Calhoun Memorial Highway, offering a more consistent segment before the turns pick up again. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and frequent adjustments rather than sustained high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on Calhoun Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 76; US 123; SC 28 / Tiger Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clemson, SC to Greenville, SC is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 76; US 123; SC 28 / Tiger Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (Buncombe Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.1 miles (US 29 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Clemson, SC
Full guide →Clemson is a college town in Pickens County, in Upcountry South Carolina.
Arriving in Greenville, SC
Full guide →Founded 1831
Greenville has been described as Athens, Georgia for adults. It is the county seat and largest city of Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. Greenville is also the center of the largest metropolitan area of South Carolina. Columbia, Charleston, and North Charleston have more people, but the urban area around Greenville is larger. With its historic homes and modern office towers, Greenville is said to be where "Old South" meets "New South".
Top landmarks
- • Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway — Park in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.
- • Poinsett Hotel — Historic hotel in Greenville, South Carolina
- • Greenville County Museum of Art — art museum in Greenville, South Carolina
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on Calhoun Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 76; US 123; SC 28 / Tiger Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (Buncombe Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 30.1 miles (US 29 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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