How far is Charleston, SC from Easley, SC?
The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Easley, SC is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Easley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Easley.
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Start on Broad Street
12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Calhoun Street
689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto King Street
3052 ft · 1 min · King Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Coming Street
1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street
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Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway
3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight left
168.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson
156 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
923 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Russell Street
83 m · 7 sec · Russell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Russell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Easley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Septima Clark Expressway
Keep slight left
168 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Easley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Easley?
The road trip is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Charleston and 112.1 miles from Easley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Easley.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Columbia.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Easley. Straight-line distance: 208.87 mi (336.15 km).
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Easley
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 21,626 |
| Coordinates | 34.8298400, -82.6015200 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Easley (-82.60152, 34.82984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.33 | $62.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.03 | $70.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.49 | $88.97 |
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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