How far is Columbia, SC from Little River, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Little River, SC is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Little River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Little River.
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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
4.9 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Turn right onto Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Little River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Little River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Little River?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Columbia and 82 miles from Little River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Little River.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.
Florence
Dillon
Kingstree
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Little River. Straight-line distance: 139.03 mi (223.75 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.51 | $65.01 |
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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