How far is Columbia, SC from Lake Secession, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Lake Secession, SC is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Lake Secession.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Lake Secession.
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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
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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Continue on East Greer Street
2926 ft · 53 sec · East Greer Street
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Continue on West Greer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street
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Continue on Highway 252
4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252
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Turn right onto Clinkscales Road
1669 ft · 55 sec · Clinkscales Road
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Turn sharp left onto Trail Road
9 mi · 16 min · Trail Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Highway 28
1.2 km · 1 min · North Highway 28
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Turn right onto Wall Street
2638 ft · 1 min · Wall Street
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Turn right onto North Highway 184
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Highway 184
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Continue on Antreville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Antreville Highway
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Turn left onto Flat Rock Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Lake Secession Road
1 km · 2 min · Lake Secession Road
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Turn left onto McGill Circle
2362 ft · 2 min · McGill Circle
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Turn right onto Walkers Corner
1151 ft · 51 sec · Walkers Corner
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Turn slight left onto Felker Circle
653 ft · 29 sec · Felker Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Felker Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Lake Secession.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
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 Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Lake Secession?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 59 miles from Columbia and 59.1 miles from Lake Secession.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.02 one way or $30.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Columbia and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Lake Secession.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Spartanburg
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Clemson
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Lake Secession. Straight-line distance: 91.32 mi (146.97 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Secession
Lake Secession is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2845500, -82.5945700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Secession (-82.59457, 34.28455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
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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