How far is Easley, SC from Sumter, SC?

The driving distance from Easley, SC to Sumter, SC is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
168.21 mi
02h 45m
Flight
143.38 mi
230.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.38 mi
Kilometers
230.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.21 mi
Kilometers
270.7 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Easley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easley
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Sumter
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easley
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
Prosperity
SC

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

From Easley
78.7 mi
01h 22m
To Sumter
89.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easley and Sumter.

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Street

    83 m · 9 sec · Russell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2266 ft · 49 sec · North Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    966 ft · 20 sec · West Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
85.5 mi · 51%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 22%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 6%
Highway 153
6.67 mi · 4%
I 126
3.4 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden Strip Freeway

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosperity
01h 22m from Easley
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easley and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easley to Sumter?

The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Easley and 89.5 miles from Sumter.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easley and Mostly Sunny near Sumter.

Stop Ideas Near Prosperity

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

51 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

83 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

91 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

105 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easley and Sumter. Straight-line distance: 143.38 mi (230.75 km).

Easley

#1 Easley

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population21,626
Coordinates34.8298400, -82.6015200
Altitude329
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: Russell Street (-82.601404, 34.829869)
End: East Liberty Street (-80.341474, 33.920409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.31 $52.62
Premium $4.78 $28.38 $56.76
Diesel $5.62 $33.41 $66.81

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 Easley and Sumter. The current time is 21:07:33.

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.