How far is Columbia, SC from Kiawah Island, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Kiawah Island, SC is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Kiawah Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Kiawah Island.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Hampton Street
1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street
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Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
100.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Main Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kiawah Island Parkway
94 m · 8 sec · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
1390 ft · 1 min · Green Dolphin Way
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Turn left onto Turtle Point Lane
114 m · 17 sec · Turtle Point Lane
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Turn right
584 ft · 43 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Kiawah Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kiawah Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Kiawah Island?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Columbia and 69.8 miles from Kiawah Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kiawah Island.
Stop Ideas Near Harleyville
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 Kiawah Island. Straight-line distance: 110.75 mi (178.23 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kiawah Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 32.6082400, -80.0848200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiawah Island (-80.08482, 32.60824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
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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