How far is Columbia, SC from Utica, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Utica, SC is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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 of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Utica.
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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
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11.2 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward Easley, Clemson
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Easley, Clemson
156 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 153
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
923 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tiger Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard
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Continue on Clemson Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Clemson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wells Highway
3200 ft · 1 min · Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Davis Mill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Davis Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiloh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn left onto Goddard Avenue
1425 ft · 43 sec · Goddard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East South 6th Street
116 m · 16 sec · East South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Jamerson Avenue
596 ft · 27 sec · Jamerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Hope Avenue
1196 ft · 53 sec · Hope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Utica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Utica?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Columbia and 69.3 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
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 Laurens.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Utica. Straight-line distance: 117.9 mi (189.74 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
Utica is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6781600, -82.9315400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-82.93154, 34.67816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $17.61 | $35.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $19.83 | $39.67 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
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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