How far is Batesburg-Leesville, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Columbia, SC is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Batesburg-Leesville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg-Leesville and Columbia.
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Start on North Carolina Avenue
144 m · 22 sec · North Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto West Church Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Augusta Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesburg-Leesville and Columbia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Augusta Highway
Turn slight left onto Augusta Highway
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Batesburg-Leesville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Batesburg-Leesville and 21.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Batesburg-Leesville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.43 km).
#1 Batesburg-Leesville
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.9101400, -81.5373300 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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