How far is Duncan, SC from Florence, SC?

The driving distance from Duncan, SC to Florence, SC is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.59 mi
03h 25m
Flight
144.93 mi
233.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.93 mi
Kilometers
233.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.59 mi
Kilometers
280.97 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Duncan
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncan
2026-04-14T23:55
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncan
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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Duncan
87.2 mi
01h 42m
To Florence
87.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Duncan and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duncan and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on South Spencer Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Spencer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    5.8 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Moore Duncan Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 221

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 221

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    797 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncan and Florence.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
79.7 mi · 46%
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 46%
Moore Duncan Highway
6.15 mi · 4%
West Main Street
5.84 mi · 3%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 42m from Duncan
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duncan and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duncan to Florence?

The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Duncan and 87.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duncan and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncan and Florence. Straight-line distance: 144.93 mi (233.25 km).

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#1 Duncan

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

Population3,715
Coordinates34.9379000, -82.1451100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Duncan (-82.14511, 34.9379)
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.32 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.32 gal · 46.64 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.28 $54.57
Premium $4.78 $29.43 $58.86
Diesel $5.62 $34.64 $69.29

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 Duncan and Florence. The current time is 23:55:54.

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.