How far is Columbia, SC from Irwin, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Irwin, SC is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Irwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Irwin.
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Start on Gervais Street
1987 ft · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 41, Winnsboro
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Duraham Place Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Duraham Place Road
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Turn slight left
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Pendergrass Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pendergrass Boulevard
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Turn left onto Catawba River Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Catawba River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
114 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
137 m · 11 sec · Texaco Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn right onto Grace Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Grace Avenue
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Turn left onto Thompson Avenue
795 ft · 37 sec · Thompson Avenue
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Turn right onto Confederate Avenue
947 ft · 42 sec · Confederate Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Irwin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
21.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Columbia and Light Rain near Irwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Irwin?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Columbia and 30.4 miles from Irwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.74 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Columbia and Light Rain near Irwin.
Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Irwin. Straight-line distance: 49.4 mi (79.5 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irwin
Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6937600, -80.8222900 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irwin (-80.82229, 34.69376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
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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