How far is Charleston, SC from Springdale, SC?

The driving distance from Charleston, SC to Springdale, SC is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.99 mi
02h 08m
Flight
106.3 mi
171.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.3 mi
Kilometers
171.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.99 mi
Kilometers
178.62 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Mon, May 4, 6:38 PM EDT
Return by in Charleston
Mon, May 4, 8:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-05-04T16:30
Arrive Springdale
Mon, May 4, 6:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Charleston
55.6 mi
01h 04m
To Springdale
55.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Columbia Airport, Cayce

    767 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Commerce Drive

    156 m · 17 sec · Commerce Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Airport Boulevard

    557 ft · 18 sec · Airport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Tarrytown Lane

    1.1 km · 3 min · Tarrytown Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Platt Springs Road

    3216 ft · 1 min · Platt Springs Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pinedale Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Pinedale Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pinedale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Septima Clark Expressway
108 mi · 97%
Meeting Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Tarrytown Lane
0.67 mi · 1%
Platt Springs Road
0.61 mi · 1%
King Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Coming Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Septima Clark Expressway

Keep slight left

107 mi · 01h 58m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 04m from Charleston
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charleston and Sunny near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Charleston and 55.5 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 106.3 mi (171.07 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springdale

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

Population2,636
Coordinates33.9593200, -81.1089800
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston (-79.93092, 32.77657)
End: Springdale (-81.10898, 33.95932)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.36 $34.72
Premium $4.78 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.62 $22.05 $44.09

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and Springdale. The current time is 16:30:45.

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.