How far is Duncan, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Duncan, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.42 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.35 mi
111.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.42 mi
Kilometers
134.25 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Duncan
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncan
2026-10-15T14:37
Arrive Rock Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Duncan
41.3 mi
00h 43m
To Rock Hill
42.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duncan and Rock Hill.

  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

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 202: Little Mountain

    1801 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 202

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 202

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 176

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 176

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
57.6 mi · 69%
Moore Duncan Highway
6.15 mi · 7%
West Main Street
5.84 mi · 7%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 5%
State Highway 202
2.78 mi · 3%
Highway 176
2.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

56.7 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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 43m from Duncan
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Duncan and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duncan to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Duncan and 42.2 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duncan and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

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Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncan and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 69.35 mi (111.61 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
Rock Hill

#2 Rock Hill

The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: South Spencer Street (-82.1449, 34.937874)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.14
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $11.57 $23.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.94 $25.87
Premium $4.80 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.84 $17.16 $34.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncan and Rock Hill. The current time is 14:37:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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