How far is Florence, SC from Marion, SC?

The driving distance from Florence, SC to Marion, SC is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
21.91 mi
00h 30m
Flight
20.72 mi
33.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.72 mi
Kilometers
33.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.91 mi
Kilometers
35.26 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Marion
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sellers
SC

Town of the United States

From Florence
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Marion
11 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  4. 4

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

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2270 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Godbold Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Godbold Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Godbold Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
18.9 mi · 86%
East Cheves Street
0.96 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.43 mi · 2%
West Godbold Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Palmetto Street

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

18.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellers
00h 15m from Florence
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.9 miles from Florence and 11 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 11.1 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 10 mi away

Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House

Marion , SC
Marion, SC 29571
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Town Of Pamplico City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Town Of Pamplico City Hall

Pamplico , SC
180 E Main St, Pamplico, SC 29583
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall

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 Marion. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.35 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Marion

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

Population6,200
Coordinates34.1782200, -79.4006100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
End: Marion (-79.40061, 34.17822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.78 $3.68 $7.36
Diesel $5.62 $4.33 $8.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Marion. The current time is 20:26:14.

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.