How far is Conway, SC from Wade Hampton, SC?

The driving distance from Conway, SC to Wade Hampton, SC is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.35 mi
04h 37m
Flight
201.35 mi
324.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.35 mi
Kilometers
324.04 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.35 mi
Kilometers
377.15 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wade Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Wade Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Conway
117.1 mi
02h 18m
To Wade Hampton
117.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Wade Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Wade Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    141 m · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2623 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    96 m · 9 sec · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    2788 ft · 1 min · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 291 North: Pleasantburg Drive North

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Pleasantburg Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Pleasantburg Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Pine Knoll Drive

    655 ft · 16 sec · Pine Knoll Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wade Hampton Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Wade Hampton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wade Hampton Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Wade Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 33%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 24%
Church Street
47.6 mi · 20%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 13%
Golden Strip Freeway
10.3 mi · 4%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 18m from Conway
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway and Clear near Wade Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conway to Wade Hampton?

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Conway and 117.3 miles from Wade Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Clear near Wade Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elgin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Wade Hampton. Straight-line distance: 201.35 mi (324.04 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wade Hampton

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population20,622
Coordinates34.9037300, -82.3331700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-79.04781, 33.836)
End: Wade Hampton (-82.33317, 34.90373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.3 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.51
16.54 gal · 62.6 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.76 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.63 $73.26
Premium $4.78 $39.51 $79.03
Diesel $5.62 $46.51 $93.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Wade Hampton. The current time is 05:08:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.