How far is Columbia, SC from Clover, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Clover, SC is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.93 mi
01h 50m
Flight
77.5 mi
124.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.5 mi
Kilometers
124.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.93 mi
Kilometers
146.34 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
Great Falls
SC

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

From Columbia
45.5 mi
00h 55m
To Clover
45.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    1987 ft · 1 min · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 901 North: Rock Hill, York

    40 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Holly Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Saluda Street

    1617 ft · 44 sec · Saluda Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Alexander Love Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Filbert Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Filbert Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Filbert Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Filbert Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 59%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.59 mi · 8%
York Highway
6.54 mi · 7%
Filbert Highway
6.07 mi · 7%
Alexander Love Highway
4.38 mi · 5%
Mount Holly Road
3.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Charles F Bolden Freeway

Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
00h 55m from Columbia
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Columbia and 45.4 miles from Clover.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Clover.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

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

RAIL

Camden

44 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

66 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Gastonia

81 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Clover. Straight-line distance: 77.5 mi (124.73 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Clover

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 Columbia and Clover. The current time is 00:04:09.

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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.