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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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.
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Start on East Broad Street
14 m · 3 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
117 m · 13 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto East Green Street
63 m · 11 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1715 ft · 34 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on Mc Kee Street
1246 ft · 25 sec · Mc Kee Street
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Continue on Highway 413
9 mi · 16 min · Highway 413
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Turn right onto Due West Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Due West Highway
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Turn left onto Trail Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Trail Road
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Turn sharp right onto Clinkscales Road
1669 ft · 48 sec · Clinkscales Road
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Turn left onto Highway 252
4.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 252
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Continue on West Greer Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Greer Street
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Continue straight
2643 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Augusta Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
112.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
1994 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Meeting Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iva and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 189.57 mi (305.09 km).
#1 Iva
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 34.3065000, -82.6637400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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