How far is Cool Spring, SC from Loris, SC?

The driving distance from Cool Spring, SC to Loris, SC is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.6 mi
00h 21m
Flight
15.2 mi
24.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.2 mi
Kilometers
24.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loris
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cool Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cool Spring
2026-04-15T17:33
Arrive Loris
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cool Spring
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Conway
SC

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

From Cool Spring
9.7 mi
00h 10m
To Loris
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cool Spring and Loris.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring and Loris.

  1. 1

    Start on Lela J Drive

    889 ft · 39 sec · Lela J Drive

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward SC 22 East: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 701: Loris, Conway

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cool Spring and Loris.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Highway
2.81 mi · 17%
Railroad Avenue
0.57 mi · 3%
US 701
0.31 mi · 2%
SC 22 East
0.2 mi · 1%
Lela J Drive
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 10m from Cool Spring
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cool Spring and Sunny near Loris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cool Spring to Loris?

The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Cool Spring and 7 miles from Loris.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cool Spring and Sunny near Loris.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, 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 Conway.

RAIL

Dillon

71 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

75 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

77 mi away
805 East Day Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

118 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cool Spring and Loris. Straight-line distance: 15.2 mi (24.46 km).

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#1 Cool Spring

Cool Spring is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9751700, -79.1369800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Loris

#2 Loris

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

Population2,807
Coordinates34.0562800, -78.8903000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Lela J Drive (-79.136966, 33.975174)
End: Railroad Avenue (-78.890356, 34.056307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.67
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.34 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.61 $5.23
Premium $4.78 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.62 $3.32 $6.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cool Spring and Loris. The current time is 17:33:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.