How far is Gilbert, SC from Irmo, SC?

The driving distance from Gilbert, SC to Irmo, SC is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
20.37 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.44 mi
26.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.44 mi
Kilometers
26.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.37 mi
Kilometers
32.78 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irmo
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-15T12:27
Arrive Irmo
Wed, Apr 15, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
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
Lexington
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Gilbert
10.2 mi
00h 15m
To Irmo
10.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Irmo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Irmo.

  1. 1

    Start on Hampton Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Hampton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peach Festival Road

    3058 ft · 1 min · Peach Festival Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spring Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spring Hill Road

  5. 5

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

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Augusta Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lake Drive

    1609 ft · 45 sec · North Lake Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lake Drive

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Lake Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Murray Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lake Murray Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodrow Street

    45 m · 8 sec · Woodrow Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodrow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Irmo.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Highway
6.47 mi · 32%
North Lake Drive
5.48 mi · 27%
Spring Hill Road
2.82 mi · 14%
Lake Murray Boulevard
2.64 mi · 13%
West Main Street
1.58 mi · 8%
Columbia Avenue
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Highway

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

6.47 mi · 00h 10m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 15m from Gilbert
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Irmo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Irmo?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Gilbert and 10.2 miles from Irmo.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Irmo.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

18 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

63 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Irmo. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.46 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

Town in South Carolina

Population657
Coordinates33.9243100, -81.3937100
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Irmo

#2 Irmo

Town

Population12,734
Coordinates34.0859800, -81.1831500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton Street (-81.3937, 33.924184)
End: Woodrow Street (-81.183189, 34.085965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.70
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.85 $5.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.78 $3.44 $6.88
Diesel $5.62 $4.05 $8.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Irmo. The current time is 12:27:04.

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.