How far is Gilbert, SC from West Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gilbert and West Columbia is 18.94 miles (30.48 km).
Flight distance from Gilbert, SC to West Columbia, SC is 18.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gilbert, South Carolina to West Columbia, South Carolina is: 22.32 miles (35.92 km) by car.
Driving from Gilbert to West Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Gilbert
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 657 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°55'28"N 81°23'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.9243100 |
| Longitude | -81.3937100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18109 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°59'37"N 81°4'26"W |
| Latitude | 33.9934900 |
| Longitude | -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in West Columbia: (-81.074008,33.993547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gilbert and West Columbia
The distance between Gilbert and West Columbia is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gilbert and West Columbia. The current time is 10:43:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.98 liters (0.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gilbert and West Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gilbert to West Columbia is $2.44 (diesel $3.29).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $2.44 | $2.78 | $3.06 | $3.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gilbert and West Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
