How far is Columbia, SC from Loris, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Loris, SC is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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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 55m.
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 Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Loris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Loris.
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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
67.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Fayetteville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
19.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 38: Marion
1573 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 76: Marion, Mullins
2120 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
14.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
676 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 701 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 701 North
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Continue on Broad Street
1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Duncan Street
157 m · 25 sec · Duncan Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Loris.
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
67.5 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Loris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Loris?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Columbia and 73.6 miles from Loris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Loris.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
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 Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Loris. Straight-line distance: 122.86 mi (197.72 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loris (-78.8903, 34.05628)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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