How far is Iva, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Iva, SC to Columbia, SC is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iva and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iva and Columbia.
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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 left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Iva and Columbia.
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
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Iva and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iva to Columbia?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Iva and 63.9 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.11 one way or $34.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iva and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iva and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 95.5 mi (153.7 km).
#1 Iva
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 34.3065000, -82.6637400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.30 | $48.59 |
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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