How far is Due West, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Due West, SC to Sumter, SC is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.43 mi
02h 46m
Flight
120.47 mi
193.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.43 mi
Kilometers
237.27 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Mon, May 25, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Due West
Mon, May 25, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Due West
2026-05-25T08:55
Arrive Sumter
Mon, May 25, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Due West
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Little Mountain
SC

City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Due West
71.9 mi
01h 23m
To Sumter
75.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Due West and Sumter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Due West and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    34 m · 4 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 184 East

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 184 East

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Shoals Junction Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Shoals Junction Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Smith Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Smith Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Greenwood Avenue

    1070 ft · 20 sec · South Greenwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Saluda Avenue

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Saluda Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 252

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 252

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 76 West

    1456 ft · 27 sec · Highway 76 West

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 South

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Due West and Sumter.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 South
61.1 mi · 41%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 25%
Highway 252
8.28 mi · 6%
Saluda Avenue
5.65 mi · 4%
Smith Street
4.05 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 385 South

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 23m from Due West
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Due West and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Due West to Sumter?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Due West and 75.6 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Due West and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Due West and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 120.47 mi (193.88 km).

Due West

#1 Due West

City in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,198
Coordinates34.3334500, -82.3879000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Sumter

#2 Sumter

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

Population39,439
Coordinates33.9204400, -80.3414700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-82.387902, 34.333449)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
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.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.19
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.60 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.03 $46.06
Premium $4.78 $24.85 $49.69
Diesel $5.62 $29.24 $58.49

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Due West and Sumter. The current time is 08:55:56.

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.