How far is Columbia, SC from Calhoun Falls, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Calhoun Falls, SC is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Calhoun Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Calhoun Falls.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
554 ft · 25 sec · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Assembly Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Assembly Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton
1317 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 72 West
23.8 mi · 31 min · Highway 72 West
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Continue on Reynolds Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue
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Turn left onto Grace Street
1617 ft · 36 sec · Grace Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cambridge Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 72
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.4 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North Cox Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · North Cox Avenue
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Continue on North Cox Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · North Cox Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cox Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Calhoun Falls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Calhoun Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Calhoun Falls?
The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 58.4 miles from Columbia and 58.5 miles from Calhoun Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Calhoun Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Calhoun Falls. Straight-line distance: 89.58 mi (144.17 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calhoun Falls
Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,883 |
| Coordinates | 34.0923400, -82.5956900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calhoun Falls (-82.59569, 34.09234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
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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