GSP, I-85 Exit 19B, Highway 76/28, and Highway 93
Clemson identifies Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport as the nearest international airport, approximately one hour away by car. Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta are each about two and a half hours away.
Arrival map
From I-85, Clemson's main visitor route uses Exit 19B, Highway 76/28 west, and Highway 93 south toward campus. GSP is approximately one hour away by car; Atlanta and Charlotte are each about two and a half hours away.
Second Star gear guide
Road Trip Essentials
Road-trip packing list
Phone mounts, coolers, emergency kits, chargers, packing pieces, and glovebox backup for scenic drives and weekend routes.
Car Phone Mounts
$25.60
Road Trip Coolers
$275.00
Car Emergency Kits
$49.99
Clemson identifies GSP as the nearest international airport, approximately one hour away by car. A rental car remains useful for the Botanical Garden, Lake Hartwell, Pendleton, and hotels outside downtown.
For the university's main visitor approach, take I-85 Exit 19B, follow Highway 76/28 west for about 12 miles, then take Highway 93 south toward campus.
Ordinary visitor permits do not cover home football weekends. Use the current Clemson Athletics and university parking instructions for the specific event instead of relying on a weekday campus map.
Keep exploring
Pair Clemson with nearby mountain-and-lake escapes or another college-town weekend when you want a practical two-night trip shape.
