How far is Cherryvale, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Cherryvale, SC to Columbia, SC is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
38.05 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.19 mi
53.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.19 mi
Kilometers
53.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.05 mi
Kilometers
61.23 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Cherryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherryvale
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherryvale
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
Eastover
SC

Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Cherryvale
18 mi
00h 24m
To Columbia
20.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dorsey Drive

    1117 ft · 49 sec · Dorsey Drive

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Cherryvale Drive

    2605 ft · 2 min · Cherryvale Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Gervais Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gervais Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gervais Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Millwood Avenue
1.38 mi · 4%
Devine Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Cherryvale Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
Dorsey Drive
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

31.5 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 24m from Cherryvale
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cherryvale and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Cherryvale and 20.1 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cherryvale and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherryvale and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 33.19 mi (53.41 km).

Cherryvale

#1 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,496
Coordinates33.9557100, -80.4581400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Dorsey Drive (-80.458102, 33.956057)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.08 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.78 $6.40 $12.81
Diesel $5.62 $7.54 $15.07

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 Cherryvale and Columbia. The current time is 22:56:48.

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.