How far is Florence, SC from Dillon, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Dillon, SC is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
29.39 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.06 mi
43.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.39 mi
Kilometers
47.3 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dillon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 16, 6:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-16T17:43
Arrive Dillon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Sellers
SC

Town of the United States

From Florence
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Dillon
14.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    49 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Church Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Lucas Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Irby Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Irby Street

  8. 8

    Continue on TV Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · TV Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Fayetteville

    2030 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 34: Dillon, Bingham, Brownsville

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 34

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2358 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
21.3 mi · 72%
North Irby Street
2.41 mi · 8%
TV Road
2.21 mi · 8%
State Highway 34
1.9 mi · 6%
East Lucas Street
0.66 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellers
00h 18m from Florence
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Dillon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Sellers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Florence and 14.7 miles from Dillon.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sellers

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sellers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House

Marion , SC
Marion, SC 29571
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sellers.

RAIL

Dillon

18 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

28 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

70 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Kingstree

76 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 27.06 mi (43.55 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population38,467
Coordinates34.1954300, -79.7625600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Dillon

#2 Dillon

County seat in South Carolina

Population6,289
Coordinates34.4165500, -79.3711600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Dillon (-79.37116, 34.41655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.12 $8.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.61 $9.21
Premium $4.78 $4.97 $9.94
Diesel $5.62 $5.85 $11.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Dillon. The current time is 17:43:18.

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.