How far is Centerville, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Centerville, SC to Columbia, SC is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.41 mi
02h 04m
Flight
102.13 mi
164.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.13 mi
Kilometers
164.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.41 mi
Kilometers
192.17 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-15T04:52
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Centerville
59.7 mi
01h 02m
To Columbia
59.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Dixon Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Dixon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sullivan Road

    2027 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley

    1671 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  13. 13

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Columbia.

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
78.7 mi · 66%
Liberty Highway
12.2 mi · 10%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 8%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 3%
Easley Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
I 126
3.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 02m from Centerville
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centerville and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Columbia?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Centerville and 59.8 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centerville and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 102.13 mi (164.37 km).

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#1 Centerville

Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5320500, -82.7040200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixon Road (-82.703985, 34.532112)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Columbia. The current time is 04:52:17.

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.