How far is Calhoun Falls, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Calhoun Falls, SC to Florence, SC is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.79 mi
03h 55m
Flight
162.16 mi
260.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.16 mi
Kilometers
260.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.79 mi
Kilometers
311.87 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Calhoun Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun Falls
2026-04-22T20:35
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhoun Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Calhoun Falls
96.8 mi
01h 57m
To Florence
97 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calhoun Falls and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun Falls and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cox Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · North Cox Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Russell Lake Boulevard

    24.4 mi · 33 min · East Russell Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Continue on West Cambridge Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 35 sec · Grace Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    53.3 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calhoun Falls and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 41%
Highway 72 East
54.6 mi · 28%
Reynolds Avenue
25.2 mi · 13%
East Russell Lake Boulevard
24.4 mi · 13%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 2%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 57m from Calhoun Falls
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Calhoun Falls and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calhoun Falls to Florence?

The road trip is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Calhoun Falls and 97 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calhoun Falls and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chapin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapin.

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun Falls and Florence. Straight-line distance: 162.16 mi (260.97 km).

Calhoun Falls

#1 Calhoun Falls

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

Population1,883
Coordinates34.0923400, -82.5956900
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Calhoun Falls (-82.59569, 34.09234)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.89 L · about $27.09
Round trip
$54.19
13.68 gal · 51.78 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.09 $54.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.29 $60.59
Premium $4.78 $32.68 $65.36
Diesel $5.62 $38.47 $76.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhoun Falls and Florence. The current time is 20:35:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.