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

The driving distance from Calhoun Falls, SC to Sumter, SC is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.21 mi
03h 00m
Flight
129.66 mi
208.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.66 mi
Kilometers
208.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.21 mi
Kilometers
235.3 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Calhoun Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhoun Falls
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Summit
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Calhoun Falls
73.5 mi
01h 30m
To Sumter
72.7 mi
01h 30m

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

Mostly 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 Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto State Highway 225

    2783 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 225

  5. 5

    Continue on Taggart Avenue

    2806 ft · 54 sec · Taggart Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Nixon Circle

    2419 ft · 41 sec · Nixon Circle

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 225 Bypass South

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 225 Bypass South

  9. 9

    Continue on Scotch Cross Road West

    2574 ft · 43 sec · Scotch Cross Road West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 25 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 25 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Warren Road

    914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Travis Avenue

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway

    109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 378

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    882 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North: Charlotte

    2398 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway

    5 mi · 6 min · William Earle Berne Beltway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 76, US 378, SC 262: Garners Ferry Road, Leesburg Road

    790 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 76, US 378: Garners Ferry Road, Sumter

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

    34.6 mi · 43 min · Garners Ferry Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
34.6 mi · 24%
East Russell Lake Boulevard
24.4 mi · 17%
Highway 378
14.3 mi · 10%
Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 10%
Augusta Road
6.86 mi · 5%
William Earle Berne Beltway
4.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Turn right onto Garners Ferry Road

34.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
01h 30m from Calhoun Falls
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Calhoun Falls and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Calhoun Falls and 72.7 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Summit

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit, 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 Summit.

RAIL

Columbia

36 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

71 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

82 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun Falls and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 129.66 mi (208.66 km).

Calhoun Falls

#1 Calhoun Falls

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Sumter

City in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cox Avenue (-82.595599, 34.092303)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 Sumter. The current time is 20:38:11.

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.