How far is Charleston, SC from Inman, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Inman, SC is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.37 mi
03h 59m
Flight
199.83 mi
321.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.83 mi
Kilometers
321.6 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.37 mi
Kilometers
341.77 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-04-23T01:46
Arrive Inman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Charleston
106.3 mi
01h 59m
To Inman
106.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Inman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Inman.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    12 m · 5 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Calhoun Street

    689 ft · 15 sec · Calhoun Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto King Street

    3052 ft · 1 min · King Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coming Street

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Coming Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Septima Clark Expressway

    3078 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    168.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Inman

    959 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    133 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Asheville Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Asheville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    32 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and Inman.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
169 mi · 80%
Spartanburg
37.8 mi · 18%
Asheville Highway
2.25 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Meeting Street
0.74 mi
King Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 59m from Charleston
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Inman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Inman?

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Charleston and 106.1 miles from Inman.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charleston and Sunny near Inman.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Inman. Straight-line distance: 199.83 mi (321.6 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Inman

#2 Inman

City

Population2,480
Coordinates35.0470600, -82.0901100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Inman (-82.09011, 35.04706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.37 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.34
14.98 gal · 56.74 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.67 $59.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.17 $66.35
Premium $4.78 $35.79 $71.57
Diesel $5.62 $42.12 $84.25

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 Charleston and Inman. The current time is 01:46:16.

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.