How far is Inman, SC from Columbia County, GA?

The driving distance from Inman, SC to Columbia County, GA is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.05 mi
02h 58m
Flight
104.32 mi
167.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.32 mi
Kilometers
167.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.05 mi
Kilometers
210.91 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia County
Sat, Sep 26, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Inman
Sat, Sep 26, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inman
2026-09-25T22:17
Arrive Columbia County
Sat, Sep 26, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waterloo
SC

Town in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Inman
65.6 mi
01h 29m
To Columbia County
65.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Inman and Columbia County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Inman and Columbia County.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Asheville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 72 West

    22.9 mi · 30 min · Highway 72 West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kateway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Emerald Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 221 South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 221 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Greenwood Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Gold Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Gold Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Mine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mine Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 28 South

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    3054 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Mine Street

    158 m · 8 sec · South Mine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 28 South

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 28 South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clarks Hill Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Clarks Hill Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Clarks Hill Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Clarks Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Scotts Ferry Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Scotts Ferry Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tubman Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Tubman Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Oakwood Pointe Road

    1059 ft · 36 sec · Oakwood Pointe Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Pointe Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inman and Columbia County.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Asheville Highway
41.4 mi · 32%
Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 17%
Highway 28 South
16.8 mi · 13%
Greenwood Highway
7.28 mi · 6%
Clarks Hill Road
5.64 mi · 4%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Asheville Highway

Merge slight left

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 29m from Inman
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Inman and Sunny near Columbia County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inman to Columbia County?

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Inman and 65.5 miles from Columbia County.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Inman and Sunny near Columbia County.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

68 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

80 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

102 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inman and Columbia County. Straight-line distance: 104.32 mi (167.88 km).

Inman

#1 Inman

City

Population2,480
Coordinates35.0470600, -82.0901100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Columbia County

#2 Columbia County

County in Oregon, United States

Population160,377
Coordinates33.5441200, -82.2640600
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Inman (-82.09011, 35.04706)
End: Columbia County (-82.26406, 33.54412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.50 $20.84 $41.67
Premium $4.90 $22.70 $45.40
Diesel $6.09 $28.19 $56.37

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Inman and Columbia County. The current time is 22:17:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.