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Trip from Clinton, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

Clinton, SC

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Downtown Philson Crossroads, SC, SC

Philson Crossroads, SC

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Trip Overview

Clinton, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC is 8.9 miles and takes about 15m via State Highway 56 and Philson Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to cover a small distance efficiently without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points in SC, prioritizing speed and ease.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 56 3.7 mi 5m
Philson Road 2.6 mi 4m
Highway 56 North 1.9 mi 3m
Musgrove Street 0.7 mi 1m
South Broad Street <0.1 mi <1m
Barrel Stave Road <0.1 mi —
East Carolina Avenue <0.1 mi <1m

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Highway 56 — 3.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, SC and Philson Crossroads, SC.

1

Start on US 76

37 ft · 4 sec · East Carolina Avenue
2

Turn right onto SC 72 Business

105 ft · 3 sec · South Broad Street
3

Turn right

146 ft · 8 sec
4

Turn left onto Musgrove Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Musgrove Street
5

Continue on Highway 56 North

1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 56 North
6

Continue on SC 56

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56
7

Turn right onto Philson Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Philson Road
8

Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road

52 ft · 0 sec · Barrel Stave Road
9

Arrive at destination

Barrel Stave Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 72 Business / South Broad Street

Turn right onto SC 72 Business / South Broad Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Musgrove Street

Turn left onto Musgrove Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | Philson Road

Turn right onto Philson Road

Navigation decision point

3
8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | Barrel Stave Road

Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.31 one way

$2.63 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $1.44 $2.89
premium $4.49 $1.57 $3.15
diesel $4.80 $1.68 $3.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 Jul 8, 2026

Origin

Clinton, SC

Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

1:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

WSW 5 to 8 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 6:41AM EDT until July 8 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 6:41AM EDT until July 8 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Destination

Philson Crossroads, SC

Afternoon in Philson Crossroads on Sunday

Local time

1:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

WSW 2 to 7 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 6:41AM EDT until July 8 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 8 at 6:41AM EDT until July 8 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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

15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on main roads like State Highway 56 and Philson Road. You'll experience stretches that feel like a proper highway, including the longest continuous segment of 3.7 miles on State Highway 56. While not a winding country lane, it offers a direct path, likely with moderate traffic given its highway share. The road's personality is functional, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on State Highway 56.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 56 and Philson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 72 Business / South Broad Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 72 Business / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Musgrove Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

675 ft 503 ft

Total Climb

155 ft

Total Descent

246 ft

Highest Point

675 ft

Elevation Range

172 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Clinton, SC

Full guide →

Founded 1852

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 15m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on State Highway 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: near the start (SC 72 Business / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Musgrove Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Philson Crossroads, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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