How far is Irmo, SC from Rock Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Irmo, SC to Rock Hill, SC is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
22.26 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.26 mi
Kilometers
35.82 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Hill
Thu, Sep 17, 1:46 PM EDT
Return by in Irmo
Thu, Sep 17, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irmo
2026-09-17T13:18
Arrive Rock Hill
Thu, Sep 17, 1:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irmo
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
Peak
SC

Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Irmo
12.8 mi
00h 14m
To Rock Hill
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irmo and Rock Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodrow Street

    7 m · 3 sec · Woodrow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Murray Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Murray Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 26 West: Spartanburg

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 176: Ballentine, White Rock

    2789 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 176: Ballentine, White Rock

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad River Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Broad River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on US 176

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US 176

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Parr Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Parr Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jenkinsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jenkinsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fire Tower Road

    641 ft · 28 sec · Fire Tower Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 215S

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 215S

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 215S

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad River Road
7.79 mi · 35%
I 26 West
5.25 mi · 24%
Parr Road
4.31 mi · 19%
US 176
3.93 mi · 18%
State Highway 215S
2.12 mi · 10%
Lake Murray Boulevard
1.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Broad River Road

Turn right onto Broad River Road

6.69 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peak
00h 14m from Irmo
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Irmo and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irmo to Rock Hill?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Peak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Irmo and 9.4 miles from Rock Hill.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Irmo and Sunny near Rock Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Peak

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

38 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

64 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

103 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irmo and Rock Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.59 km).

Irmo

#1 Irmo

Town

Population12,734
Coordinates34.0859800, -81.1831500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Rock Hill

#2 Rock Hill

The second most populous city in York County, South Carolina.

Population76,318
Coordinates34.2518200, -81.2550900
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodrow Street (-81.183189, 34.085965)
End: State Highway 215S (-81.254916, 34.251897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.18
Round trip
$6.37
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $3.18 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.56 $3.55 $7.11
Premium $4.96 $3.87 $7.73
Diesel $6.12 $4.78 $9.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Irmo and Rock Hill. The current time is 13:18:16.

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.