How far is Lake City, SC from Columbia, SC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake City and Columbia is 73.89 miles (118.91 km).

Flight distance from Lake City, SC to Columbia, SC is 73.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lake City to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake City, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 79.13 miles (127.34 km) by car.

Driving from Lake City to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Lake City

City in South Carolina, USA

Population 6497
GPS Coordinates 33°52'16"N 79°45'19"W
Latitude 33.8710000
Longitude -79.7553500
Altitude 23
Country United States
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#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.

Population 132130
GPS Coordinates 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W
Latitude 34.0007100
Longitude -81.0348100
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake City and Columbia

The distance between Lake City and Columbia is 127 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lake City and Columbia. The current time is 10:59:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.57 liters (2.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake City and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake City to Columbia is $8.67 (diesel $11.66).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $8.67 $9.85 $10.84 $11.66

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake City and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Aiken, SC to Lake City 145.25 miles (234 km)

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Driving distance from Charleston, SC to Lake City 89.16 miles (143 km)

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Driving distance from Florence, SC to Lake City 23.96 miles (39 km)

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Driving distance from Goose Creek, SC to Lake City 71.93 miles (116 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, SC to Lake City 192.62 miles (310 km)

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Driving distance from Greer, SC to Lake City 196.37 miles (316 km)

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Driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to Lake City 92.22 miles (148 km)

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Driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lake City 60.74 miles (98 km)

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Driving distance from Rock Hill, SC to Lake City 109.84 miles (177 km)

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