How far is Irwin, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Irwin, SC to Columbia, SC is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irwin and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irwin and Columbia.
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Start on Confederate Avenue
947 ft · 47 sec · Confederate Avenue
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Turn left onto Thompson Avenue
795 ft · 37 sec · Thompson Avenue
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Turn right onto Grace Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Grace Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Texaco Road
1151 ft · 25 sec · Texaco Road
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Turn left
33 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Catawba River Road
942 ft · 16 sec · Catawba River Road
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Chester Avenue
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Continue on Ridgeway Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn slight right onto Duraham Place Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Duraham Place Road
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Take the ramp left
1825 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irwin and Columbia.
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.
Duraham Place Road
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Irwin and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irwin to Columbia?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Irwin and 27 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Irwin and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 49.4 mi (79.5 km).
#1 Irwin
Irwin is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6937600, -80.8222900 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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