How far is Columbia, SC from Springdale, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Springdale, SC is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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 Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Springdale.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pendergrass Boulevard
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Turn straight onto State Highway 97
526 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 97
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
1832 ft · 37 sec · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Great Falls Road
9.2 mi · 16 min · Great Falls Road
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Turn right onto Airport Road
996 ft · 45 sec · Airport Road
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Turn right onto Lure Lane
142 m · 21 sec · Lure Lane
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Continue on Lure Lane
50 m · 7 sec · Lure Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lure Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Springdale.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Springdale?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Ridgeway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Columbia and 28.9 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeway
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 Ridgeway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.9 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
Springdale is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6893100, -80.7861800 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-80.78618, 34.68931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.93 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $5.63 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
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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