How far is Florence, SC from Iva, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Iva, SC is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
194.34 mi
04h 09m
Flight
165.86 mi
266.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.86 mi
Kilometers
266.93 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.34 mi
Kilometers
312.76 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iva
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Iva
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Florence
97.1 mi
02h 04m
To Iva
97.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  14. 14

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Greer Street

    2926 ft · 53 sec · East Greer Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Greer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 252

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clinkscales Road

    1669 ft · 55 sec · Clinkscales Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Trail Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Trail Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Due West Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Due West Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highway 413

    9 mi · 16 min · Highway 413

  32. 32

    Continue on Mc Kee Street

    1246 ft · 25 sec · Mc Kee Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Front Street

    2098 ft · 57 sec · East Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    48 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 39%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 29%
Highway 76 West
15.4 mi · 8%
Highway 413
9.04 mi · 5%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 3%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
02h 04m from Florence
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Iva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Florence and 97.2 miles from Iva.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapin

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Iva. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Iva

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population1,341
Coordinates34.3065000, -82.6637400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Iva (-82.66374, 34.3065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.34
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.17 $54.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.38 $60.77
Premium $4.78 $32.78 $65.55
Diesel $5.62 $38.58 $77.16

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 Florence and Iva. The current time is 08:28:37.

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.