How far is Kiawah Island, SC from Florence, SC?
The driving distance from Kiawah Island, SC to Florence, SC is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiawah Island and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiawah Island and Florence.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Continue on Turtle Point Lane
652 ft · 31 sec · Turtle Point Lane
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Turn right onto Green Dolphin Way
1390 ft · 1 min · Green Dolphin Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kiawah Island Parkway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kiawah Island Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
9 m · 1 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Main Road
7 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard
2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
1294 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business East: Florence
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Cheves Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Cheves Street
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kiawah Island and Florence.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
73.9 mi · 01h 19m
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 Kiawah Island and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kiawah Island to Florence?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Holly Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Kiawah Island and 78.4 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kiawah Island and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Hill
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 Holly Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiawah Island and Florence. Straight-line distance: 111.23 mi (179 km).
#1 Kiawah Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 32.6082400, -80.0848200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 38,467 |
| Coordinates | 34.1954300, -79.7625600 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-79.76256, 34.19543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.94 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.54 | $49.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.16 | $62.31 |
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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