How far is Iva, SC from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Iva, SC to Charleston, SC is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.26 mi
03h 58m
Flight
189.57 mi
305.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.57 mi
Kilometers
305.09 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.26 mi
Kilometers
373.79 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Iva
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iva
2026-04-23T02:38
Arrive Charleston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iva
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Andrews
SC

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

From Iva
113.5 mi
01h 59m
To Charleston
118.7 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Iva and Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iva and Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    14 m · 3 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    117 m · 13 sec · West Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    63 m · 11 sec · East Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1715 ft · 34 sec · East Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mc Kee Street

    1246 ft · 25 sec · Mc Kee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 413

    9 mi · 16 min · Highway 413

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Due West Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Due West Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Trail Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Trail Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Clinkscales Road

    1669 ft · 48 sec · Clinkscales Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 252

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252

  11. 11

    Continue on West Greer Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2643 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 South

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    112.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown

    1994 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Meeting Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iva and Charleston.

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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 385 South
174 mi · 75%
Highway 413
9.04 mi · 4%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 3%
Highway 252
4.14 mi · 2%
Trail Road
2.94 mi · 1%
Due West Highway
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 385 South

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

113 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Andrews
01h 59m from Iva
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iva and Sunny near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Iva to Charleston?

The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Iva and 118.7 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iva and Sunny near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

8 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

49 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iva and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 189.57 mi (305.09 km).

Iva

#1 Iva

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population1,341
Coordinates34.3065000, -82.6637400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Charleston

#2 Charleston

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population139,714
Coordinates32.7765700, -79.9309200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-82.663734, 34.306509)
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.02 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.88
16.38 gal · 62.04 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.44 $64.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.27 $72.55
Premium $4.78 $39.13 $78.26
Diesel $5.62 $46.06 $92.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Iva and Charleston. The current time is 02:38:12.

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.